to not do something one has promised or agreed to do

mollare, rinunciare
to decide not to do something because of a sudden fear or anxiety

tirarsi indietro, scappare
to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

rinunciare, tirarsi indietro
to intentionally exclude someone or something

omettere
to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer

rinunciare, escludere
to refrain from taking part in an activity, typically by remaining seated

stare seduto, non partecipare
to avoid attending an event

saltare, disertare
to choose not to participate or engage in a discussion or argument

stare fuori, astenersi
to escape from a responsibility or obligation, often in a dishonest manner

cercare di evitare, sgattaiolare fuori da
to take a break from active thinking and letting go of specific thoughts

abbandonarsi, perdersi nei pensieri
