backed away (Meaning)
backed away
to move away (as from a stand on an issue or from a commitment)
Synonyms & Antonyms of backed away
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backed away Sentence Examples
- The lion backed away cautiously as the hunter approached.
- Feeling intimidated, the child backed away from the stranger.
- The dog backed away from the fire, its tail tucked between its legs.
- The crowd backed away in fear as the police advanced with riot gear.
- As the thunderstorm intensified, the hikers backed away from the exposed ridge.
- The students backed away from the aggressive teacher, their voices trembling.
- The wolf backed away from the alpha male, submitting to its dominance.
- The horse backed away from the charging bull, its nostrils flaring.
- The pilot backed away from the controls, overwhelmed by the turbulence.
- The elderly woman backed away from the busy intersection, her frail body weary.
FAQs About the word backed away
to move away (as from a stand on an issue or from a commitment)
dropped back, fell back, pulled out, retired, retreated,withdrew, evacuated, gave way, fled,lost ground
advanced, bearded, defied, confronted,faced, dared, braved, outbraved,breasted, brazened
The lion backed away cautiously as the hunter approached.
Feeling intimidated, the child backed away from the stranger.
The dog backed away from the fire, its tail tucked between its legs.
The crowd backed away in fear as the police advanced with riot gear.
