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Definition of Back down
1. Verb. Move backwards from a certain position. "The bully had to back down"
Exact synonyms: Back Off, Back Up
Generic synonyms: Draw Back, Move Back, Pull Away, Pull Back, Recede, Retire, Retreat, Withdraw
Derivative terms: Backdown
Generic synonyms: Draw Back, Move Back, Pull Away, Pull Back, Recede, Retire, Retreat, Withdraw
Derivative terms: Backdown
2. Verb. Remove oneself from an obligation. "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"
Exact synonyms: Back Off, Bow Out, Chicken Out, Pull Out
Generic synonyms: Retire, Withdraw
Related verbs: Get Out, Pull Out
Specialized synonyms: Resile
Generic synonyms: Retire, Withdraw
Related verbs: Get Out, Pull Out
Specialized synonyms: Resile
Lexicographical Neighbors of Back Down
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