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backdown

[ bak-doun ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a withdrawal from a previously held position, especially in the face of superior power or upon further consideration.

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An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; noun use of verb phrase back down

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Mr. Greeley's "On to Richmond" backdown was not more sad to me, not half so sad.

Hard words and a wrangle followed, but Smith did not change expression, and there was a backdown.

It looks first-rate to a fellow that hasn't got any backdown in him.

The "minute-men" declared Mr. Toombs' letter was a backdown.

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