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backing down

The phrase “backing down” has 3 syllables: back-ing down

It's pronounced as /ˈbækɪŋ daʊn/

What is synonym and antonym for backing down?

In the thesaurus, “backing down” has 59 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backing down along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for backing down

Antonyms for backing down

Example Sentences

  • In the face of adversity, she showed strength by not backing down from her beliefs.
  • The team showed determination, never once backing down in the face of adversity.
  • When challenged, the determined leader showed resilience by not backing down.
  • The athlete faced tough competition but refused to consider backing down.
  • Despite the pressure, the activist remained steadfast, not backing down from the cause.

On this page you'll find 68 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backing down, such as: abjuring, abnegating, acquiescence, appeasement, assent, backing off, backing out.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

backing away

backing off

backing out

  • abjuring
  • abnegating
  • anxiety
  • apprehension
  • backing down
  • backing off
  • backpedaling
  • backtracking
  • begging off
  • chickenheart
  • copping out
  • crying off
  • disavowing
  • doubt
  • faint heart
  • fear
  • fear of carrying out an activity
  • finking out
  • foreswearing
  • forswearing
  • going back on
  • recalling
  • recanting
  • reneging
  • repudiating
  • reservations
  • retracting
  • second thoughts
  • taking back
  • timidity
  • unsaying
  • weak knees
  • white feather
  • wimping out
  • withdrawing
  • yellow streak

vacillating

wabbling

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