Backdown
Backdown noun - A retraction of a previously held position.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Backdown
Retraction and backdown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retraction" instead a noun "Backdown".
Retraction
Retraction noun - A disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Retraction
Backdown and retraction are semantically related. You can use "Backdown" instead a noun "Retraction".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- retreat and backdown
- retreat and retraction
- withdrawal and backdown
- withdrawal and retraction
- abandonment and backdown
- abandonment and retraction
- rejection and backdown
- rejection and retraction
- concession and backdown
- concession and retraction
- relinquishment and backdown
- relinquishment and retraction
- denial and backdown
- denial and retraction
Cite this Source
Retraction and Backdown. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/backdown/retraction
Backdown & Retraction. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/backdown/retraction>.
Retraction or Backdown. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/backdown/retraction.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "backdown" and "retraction" have occurred on timeline