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backdown
[ bak-doun ]
noun
- a withdrawal from a previously held position, especially in the face of superior power or upon further consideration.
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of backdown1
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; noun use of verb phrase back down
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Most concerning is that the world's two greatest economies are now at each other's throats with no indication that either is preparing to backdown.
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But with members of Odinga's party joining the government after the youth-led protests that forced Ruto to backdown from increasing taxes, the political dynamics have changed - and the deputy president looks increasingly isolated.
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Even so, China has warned Japan to backdown.
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In its backdown, the government was also forced to refund over A$700m of payments to victims.
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I looked backdown at my packet of supplemental materials.
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