Backdown and Digress

Backdown

Backdown noun - A retraction of a previously held position.
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Digress and backdown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Digress" instead a verb "Backdown".

Digress

Digress verb - Wander from a direct or straight course.
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Backdown and digress are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Backdown" with "Digress", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: digression, digressive, digressing
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