backdown

[ bak-doun ]

noun

1. a withdrawal from a previously held position, especially in the face of superior power or upon further consideration.

Word History and Origins

Origin of backdown¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; noun use of verb phrase back down

Example Sentences

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.

From BBC

Even so, China has warned Japan to backdown.

From Reuters

In its backdown, the government was also forced to refund over A$700m of payments to victims.

From BBC

I looked backdown at my packet of supplemental materials.

From Literature

The government offer amounted to a backdown by New Zealand after officials had earlier insisted that Charlotte Bellis needed to reapply for a spot in the country’s bottlenecked quarantine hotels.

From Seattle Times