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Back down

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have. idiomatic, intransitive

    "I was about to sue them, but I had to back down."

  2. 2
    move backwards from a certain position wordnet
  3. 3
    To make (someone) take a less aggressive position. idiomatic, transitive

    "I have backed down so many men by confronting them. I'm willing to fight back. If you have that rage in your heart and you are willing to kill, that radiates."

  4. 4
    remove oneself from an obligation wordnet
  5. 5
    To withdraw from a commitment or position; back out. idiomatic

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