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back down






back down   
verb
backed down; backing down; backs down

Definition of back down

intransitive verb

: to withdraw from a commitment or position


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First Known Use of back down

1849, in the meaning defined above



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Synonyms & Antonyms of back down

to break a promise or agreement
  • if you back down about dinner again, I'm not going to agree to another date

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