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Definition of Bow out
1. Verb. Remove oneself from an obligation. "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"
Exact synonyms: Back Down, Back Off, Chicken Out, Pull Out
Generic synonyms: Retire, Withdraw
Related verbs: Get Out, Pull Out
Specialized synonyms: Resile
Generic synonyms: Retire, Withdraw
Related verbs: Get Out, Pull Out
Specialized synonyms: Resile
2. Verb. Retire gracefully. "He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship"
Exact synonyms: Withdraw
Generic synonyms: Retire
Related verbs: Retire, Withdraw
Derivative terms: Withdrawal
Generic synonyms: Retire
Related verbs: Retire, Withdraw
Derivative terms: Withdrawal