bow out

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bow out Definition

• (v) remove oneself from an obligation; "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"
• (v) retire gracefully; "He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship"

bow out Synonyms

• back down
• back off
• bow out
• chicken out
• pull out
• withdraw