noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An act of backing down; a retraction or withdrawal.
2. 2
   a retraction of a previously held position wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

withdrawalclimb-downcompromiseconcessionface saving moveretreat

Antonyms

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defianceforthright stancehardline stanceresistance

Etymology

From back + down.