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Definition of backdown

backdown

/ˈbæk.daʊn/
back · down
Plural:backdowns
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• noun

1

An act of withdrawing from a previously held position, claim, or commitment, especially under pressure in a dispute or negotiation.

Example

"The administration's sudden backdown on the proposed tax increase surprised many political analysts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the solid compound noun "backdown" (an act of yielding) with the two-word phrasal verb "back down" (to withdraw a claim or yield in a dispute).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backdown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backdown
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