cop out

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Synonyms: pop out, top out, hop out, cop-out, copy out, crop out, copout, cops out

Antonyms: pop out, top out, hop out, cop-out, copy out, crop out, copout, cops out

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|idiomatic}} To [[avoid]] or [[shirk]], either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly [[insufficient]], [[negligent]], or [[superficial]] manner.
2. To [[plead]] [[guilty]] and ask for [[mercy]].
3. {{lb|en|idiomatic|slang}} To blame; to assign blame to; to get into trouble.
4. {{lb|en|idiomatic|dated|American}} To remove from a situation or crowd, such as for arrest or punishment.
5. To leave a gang.
6. {{lb|en|idiomatic|slang}} To abandon, let down or betray (someone).
7. {{lb|en|idiomatic|slang|transitive}} To [[win over|win]] (someone) over; to get on (someone's) good side.

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