back away
phrasal verbback away (from somebody/something)
- to move away backwards from somebody/something that is frightening or unpleasant; to avoid doing something that is unpleasant
- He tried to back away.
- The children backed away from the huge dog in fear.
Extra Examples- She backed away hurriedly.
- He took a step forward and she nervously backed away.
- They instinctively backed away from the intense heat.
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