Back down and Cede

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Back down verb - To break a promise or agreement.

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Cede and back down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cede" instead a verb "Back down".

Cede verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Back down and cede are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back down" instead a verb "Cede".

Nearby Word: ceding

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