Backdown
Backdown noun - A retraction of a previously held position.
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Synonyms for Backdown
Capitulation and backdown are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Capitulation" with "Backdown", this nouns are similar.
Capitulation
Capitulation noun - The usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another.
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Synonyms for Capitulation
Backdown and capitulation are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Backdown" with "Capitulation", this nouns are similar.
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