backing away Synonyms

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to move away (as from a stand on an issue or from a commitment)

The frightened deer backed away slowly, its antlers trembling.
The cat hissed and backed away, its tail twitching.
The burglar backed away cautiously, not wanting to alert the homeowners.
The dancer backed away from the spotlight, gracefully disappearing into the shadows.
The child backed away from the stranger, hiding behind its mother's leg.
The horse backed away nervously, its eyes wide with fear.
The dog backed away from the aggressive neighbor, its tail between its legs.
The politician backed away from his controversial statement, trying to distance himself from criticism.
The mountain climber backed away from the sheer cliff, realizing the danger involved.
The crowd backed away from the burning building, smoke billowing out the windows.

to move away (as from a stand on an issue or from a commitment)

retreating, retiring, dropping back, falling back, losing ground,withdrawing, pulling out, giving way, receding, fleeing

facing,advancing, breasting, daring, brazening, defying,confronting, braving,outbraving, bearding

The frightened deer backed away slowly, its antlers trembling.

The cat hissed and backed away, its tail twitching.

The burglar backed away cautiously, not wanting to alert the homeowners.

The dancer backed away from the spotlight, gracefully disappearing into the shadows.