Back off and Give in

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Back off verb - To break a promise or agreement.

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Give in and back off are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Give in" instead a verb "Back off".

Give in verb - To give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit).

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Back off and give in are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back off" instead a verb "Give in".

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