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back down

The correct spelling is back down.

How to pronounce back down

verb

Say it like: Bak- do-wn

The correct spelling is back down. To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to. For example: "I was about to sue them, but I had to back down."

Usage Examples

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

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.

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