draw back, move back, pull away, pull back, recede, retreat, withdraw, retire - pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb"

retire, withdraw - lose interest; "he retired from life when his wife died"

pull out, get out - move out or away; "The troops pulled out after the cease-fire"

resile - draw back from an agreement, contract, statement, etc.; "The landlord cannot resile from the lease"