Backdown and Recede

Backdown

Backdown noun - A retraction of a previously held position.
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Synonyms for Backdown

Recede and backdown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recede" instead a verb "Backdown".

Recede

Recede verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

Backdown and recede are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Backdown" with "Recede", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: recession, receding
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