Avoiding or Excluding

to not do something one has promised or agreed to do

He lost confidence and backed out of the deal at the last minute.

to decide not to do something because of a sudden fear or anxiety

The team captain bottled out the risky strategy before the game.

to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

She tends to chicken out of social events because of her shyness.

to intentionally exclude someone or something

The author left out a crucial plot point, leaving readers confused and unsatisfied.

to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer

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to refrain from taking part in an activity, typically by remaining seated

At the party, she decided to sit out the dance and enjoy the music from her seat.

to avoid attending an event

She decided to skip out on the company meeting to avoid a lengthy discussion.

to choose not to participate or engage in a discussion or argument

The manager chose to stay out of the heated debate among employees, allowing them to resolve it independently.

to escape from a responsibility or obligation, often in a dishonest manner

He tried wriggling out of attending the important meeting.

to become mentally absent, distracted, or unresponsive

Sorry, I was zoning out during your story.