He dials back his aggressive behavior when he realizes it's not productive.

He tips back in his chair.

He tipped back in his chair and relaxed.

He dialed back his aggressive behavior after receiving feedback.

The cat springs back when startled.

She is always talking back to her parents.

She talks back to her parents when she disagrees with them.

He sprang back when he saw the snake.

She is springing back from her illness.

She was tipping back in her chair.