Backdown and Give up

Backdown

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

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

Give up

Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

Backdown and give up are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Backdown" with "Give up", this verbs are similar.
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