fall back Synonyms

recede regress recur fall behind relapse lag retreat dawdle ebb pull out clear out head for the hills hang back drop behind pull away come back drop back beat a retreat backtrack beat a hasty retreat give ground make one's getaway not keep pace trail behind slip back run for it make a run for it make a break for it lag behind lose ground ebb away draw back back off pull back retire ret resort bolt recoil recidivate linger lapse flee escape retrocede retrograde drop off take flight run off make off