Back down and Refuse

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Back down

Back down verb - To break a promise or agreement.
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Refuse is an antonym for back down in back off topic.

Refuse

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.
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Back down is an antonym for refuse.
Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser
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  • Yoren asserts that recruits of the Night's Watch are immune from arrest, but the Lannister men refuse to back down, resulting in a fight.
    Source: Jurisdiction Friction
  • Fandom Berserk Button Some people say NAA-MUH, while others believe it to be NAY-MUH and refuse to back down in their opinions.
    Source: Fandom Berserk Button
  • Exactly What I Aimed At When the ruffians' leader refuse to back down, Usagi draws his sword and unleash a series of strikes... and the leader is at first stunned, then realizes he's unharmed.
    Source: Exactly What I Aimed At
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