backdown
[ bak-doun ]
/ ˈbækˌdaʊn /
noun
a withdrawal from a previously held position, especially in the face of superior power or upon further consideration.
Origin of backdown
1860–65,
Americanism; noun use of verb phrase
back down
Words nearby backdown
backcourtman,
backcross,
backdate,
backdoor,
backdoor play,
backdown,
backdraft,
backdraught,
backdrop,
backed,
backend-to
Example sentences from the Web for backdown
Hard words and a wrangle followed, but Smith did not change expression, and there was a backdown.
Whispering Smith |Frank H. SpearmanThe "minute-men" declared Mr. Toombs' letter was a backdown.
Robert Toombs |Pleasant A. StovallMr. Greeley's "On to Richmond" backdown was not more sad to me, not half so sad.
The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) |Ida Husted HarperIt looks first-rate to a fellow that hasn't got any backdown in him.
Romance of California Life |John Habberton