70 Synonyms for Back down: retreat, yield

back down (70 synonym found)

Back down has 70 synonyms. The top synonyms for back down are retreat, yield, shy, balance, hesitate, backwater, jib, scruple and 62 more. Another word for back down is retreat. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for back down?

A common synonym for back down is retreat. Other synonyms include yield, shy, balance, hesitate.

How many synonyms does back down have?

Back down has 70 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does back down mean?

(v): to take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to Example: "I was about to sue them, but I had to back down."

Definition of back down:

(v) : to take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to

"I was about to sue them, but I had to back down."

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