Backed off is a phrase that means to retreat or withdraw from a situation. WANED is a synonym for this phrase, meaning to become less in intensity or strength. This phrase can be used in many contexts, such as when someone is trying to negotiate a deal and decides to back off from their original demands. It can also be used to describe a situation in which one person is trying to gain control over another and the other person decides to back off and not engage in the power struggle.