BACK AWAY is a phrase that means to RETREAT or move away from something. The crossword solutions for this term are RETREAT (7 letters), FLINCH (6 letters), and EASEOFF (7 letters). RETREAT is an action of withdrawing, usually in the face of danger or difficulty. FLINCH is a reflexive movement made in response to something sudden or unexpected. EASEOFF is a gradual reduction or decrease in intensity or activity. All three words can be used to describe the action of BACK AWAY.