Backdown and Waive

Backdown

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

Waive

Waive verb - Do without or cease to hold or adhere to.

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

Nearby Words: waiver, waiving
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