to not do something one has promised or agreed to do
terugtrekken, afzeggen
to decide not to do something because of a sudden fear or anxiety
terugkrabben, afzien
to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant
terugdeinzen, afzeggen
to intentionally exclude someone or something
uitlaten, weglaten
to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer
zich afmelden, kiezen om niet deel te nemen
to refrain from taking part in an activity, typically by remaining seated
aan de zijlijn blijven zitten, niet deelnemen
to choose not to participate or engage in a discussion or argument
buiten blijven, zich onthouden
to escape from a responsibility or obligation, often in a dishonest manner
ontsnappen aan, ontwijken
to take a break from active thinking and letting go of specific thoughts
afdwalen, dromerigheid