Synonyms of bow out

Verb


1. chicken out, back off, pull out, back down, bow out, retire, withdraw

usage: remove oneself from an obligation; "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"

2. bow out, withdraw, retire

usage: retire gracefully; "He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship"

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