Budge and Hang back
Opposite meaning terms
Budge
Budge verb - To cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control).
Hang back
Hang back verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.
Usage example: even though the young mother wanted the job, she still hung back because she wasn't sure if she should spend time away from her family
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