Outsteps, as a word, has a few antonyms to its name. Some opposite meanings that come to mind include "retraces," "retreats," "withdraws," "backpedals," "backs down," or even "concedes." Outsteps itself can mean to exceed someone or something, but with these antonyms, the implication is one of stepping back or pulling away. Retracing one's steps, for example, suggests a returning to a previous moment or location, rather than advancing beyond it. Similarly, withdrawing or retreating implies moving away from something, rather than advancing toward it. All these antonyms offer a contrasting sense to the forward movement of outsteps, suggesting retreat or hesitation instead.