backed down
The phrase “backed down” has 2 syllables: backed down
It's pronounced as /bækt daʊn/
What is synonym and antonym for backed down?
In the thesaurus, “backed down” has 23 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backed down along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backed down
- abjured
- abnegated
- backed off
- backed out
- backpedaled
- backtracked
- begged off
- copped out
- cried off
- disavowed
- finked out
- foreswore
- forswore
- recalled
- recanted
- reneged
- repudiated
- retracted
- took back
- unsaid
- went back on
- wimped out
- withdrew
Antonyms for backed down
Example Sentences
- In the negotiation, neither party backed down from their demands.
- Faced with the challenge, she never backed down and persevered.
- Despite the pressure, the leader firmly backed down on compromising principles.
- The determined athlete never backed down from a tough opponent.
- In the face of criticism, she gracefully backed down and reconsidered her position.
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backed down, such as: abjured, abnegated, backed off, backed out, backpedaled, backtracked, begged off.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
abjured
- abandoned
- abnegated
- avoided
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- forsook
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- fought
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- revoked
- shunned
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- took back
- unsaid
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abnegated
- abandoned
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- foreswore
- forswore
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- recede
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- repudiated
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backed out
- abjured
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- avoid
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- beg off
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- blow it off
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- chicken out
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- cried off
- disavowed
- finked out
- foreswore
- forswore
- get cold feet
- give up
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- recalled
- recant
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- renege
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- repudiated
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- scratch
- shy from
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- throw in the towel
- took back
- unsaid
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- went back on
- wiggle out
- wimped out
- withdrew
- worm out