Backdown and Refrainment

Backdown

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

Refrainment

Refrainment noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

Backdown and refrainment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backdown" instead a noun "Refrainment".
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