What does backdown mean?
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back·down
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Princeton's WordNet
withdrawal, backdown, climb-downnoun
a retraction of a previously held position
Wiktionary
backdownnoun
An act of backing down; a retraction or withdrawal.
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backdown
Backdown refers to the act of withdrawing from a previous commitment, claim, or position, typically due to opposition, pressure or reconsideration. It involves ceasing to insist on or maintain a point of view, a challenge, or a demand. This can occur in various contexts such as politics, business, or personal relationships.
Webster Dictionary
Backdownnoun
a receding or giving up; a complete surrender
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of backdown in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of backdown in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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