chickened (out) (Meaning)

chickened (out)

to decide not to do something because one is afraid

No weak antonyms found.

Sheldon chickened out of the basketball game after realizing he couldn't handle the pressure.
After boasting about her swimming skills, Jessica chickened out at the sight of the deep water.
The timid student chickened out of the presentation, handing it over to a more confident classmate.
Faced with a dangerous situation, the group chickened out and retreated to safety.
The dog chickened out of the vet's office, hiding under the car as soon as it heard the clippers.
The politician chickened out of the televised debate, claiming a sudden illness.
The fearless adventurer chickened out of the bungee jump at the last moment, admitting his fear of heights.
The soldier chickened out of the mission, unable to face the potential danger.
The soccer player chickened out of the penalty kick, passing the ball to his teammate instead.
The CEO chickened out of the risky merger, deciding to maintain the status quo.

to decide not to do something because one is afraid

backed off, backed out, backed down, wimped out, copped out, reneged,finked out, foreswore, took back, begged off

adhered (to),complied (with), kept, satisfied, honored, followed through (with), fulfilled,

Sheldon chickened out of the basketball game after realizing he couldn't handle the pressure.

After boasting about her swimming skills, Jessica chickened out at the sight of the deep water.

The timid student chickened out of the presentation, handing it over to a more confident classmate.

Faced with a dangerous situation, the group chickened out and retreated to safety.