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backdown Meaning
backdown (n)
a retraction of a previously held position
backdown (n.)
A receding or giving up; a complete surrender.
backdown Sentence Examples
- The bully refused to back down, despite the threat of retaliation.
- The politician's steadfast refusal to back down won him the admiration of his supporters.
- The teacher remained firm, refusing to back down from her decision to punish the disruptive student.
- The athlete's unwavering determination prevented him from backing down from the daunting challenge.
- The CEO faced pressure from shareholders but refused to back down on his controversial business strategy.
- The hostage negotiator knew that backing down would only worsen the situation.
- The defendant stood tall in court, refusing to back down from the charges against him.
- The activists vowed to back down until their demands for justice were met.
- The boxer surprised his opponent by backing down from a potentially dangerous blow.
- The frightened child backed down from the snarling dog, realizing the futility of a confrontation.
FAQs About the word backdown
a retraction of a previously held positionA receding or giving up; a complete surrender.
recall, back off, cop out,back out, chicken (out), wimp out, fink out, retract,go back on, withdraw
comply (with), comply (with), adhere (to),adhere (to), follow through (with), keep, fulfill, satisfy, satisfy, fulfill
The bully refused to back down, despite the threat of retaliation.
The politician's steadfast refusal to back down won him the admiration of his supporters.
The teacher remained firm, refusing to back down from her decision to punish the disruptive student.
The athlete's unwavering determination prevented him from backing down from the daunting challenge.
