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Definition

verb. the past tense of chicken out which means to decide not to do something because of fear.

Example Sentence

The kids chickened out of pranking their dad.

More Example Sentences

She chickened out of the scary ride.

Synonyms

backed out; withdrew; hesitated

Antonyms

faced; confronted; tackled

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Rhymes

  • chickened
  • quickened
  • sickened
  • thickened
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