Back Down

Synonyms of back down

• surrender
• yield
• give in

Antonyms of back down

• persist
• stand firm
• hold one's ground

Collocations of back down

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Frequency: 80 %

He refused to back down from his position in the argument.

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Frequency: 70 %

She didn't want to back down from the challenge.

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Frequency: 60 %

It's important not to back down from your beliefs.

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Frequency: 50 %

She decided to back down from the challenge and admit defeat.

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Frequency: 40 %

He was forced to back down from his position as team captain.

Idiomatic Expressions for back down

• Phrase: back down from a challenge
  Meaning: to retreat or give up when faced with a difficult situation or task
  Usage: Despite the obstacles, he did not back down from the challenge.