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Back down
verb
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Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
verb
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.
"I was about to sue them, but I had to back down."
Synonyms
back off
bow out
back up
pull out
chicken out
climb down
walk back the cat
draw back
slow down
take a back seat
talk down
backpedal
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