back down

VERB

back off

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon admit back off back out backtrack balk cancel cave in concede give in give up pull back pull out renege retreat surrender take back withdraw

WEAK

accede acquiesce back pedal beg off bow out chicken out cop out demur give ground go back on have no fight left hold back recant recoil resign submit wimp out withdraw from agreement or statement yield

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance allow dispute dissent fight permit refuse reject uphold

WEAK

go forward

Example Sentences

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With an encouraging smile, Dudamel took the concertmaster’s arm, gently lifting him to his feet, but he sat back down when no one in the orchestra followed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The question for investors is when supply may catch up to demand and bring price growth back down to earth.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Warsh has to assure the world — especially bond investors — that he will do whatever it takes to ensure inflation comes back down to normal,” Long said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Handball penalties showed a notable rise when the Premier League tried to be more strict, before coming back down again.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

He could just put those eyebrows away, I thought grouchily as I looked back down at my screen.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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