Synonyms of backing down

backing down

verb

present participle of back down

as in backing out

to break a promise or agreement

if you back down about dinner again, I'm not going to agree to another date

Synonyms & Similar Words

• backing out
• backing off
• copping out
• going back on
• finking out
• recalling
• withdrawing
• chickening (out)
• wimping out
• reneging
• taking back
• retracting
• begging off
• crying off
• backpedaling
• unsaying
• backtracking
• recanting
• forswearing
• abjuring
• disavowing
• abnegating
• repudiating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adhering (to)
• complying (with)
• following through (with)
• keeping
• fulfilling
• satisfying
• honoring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backing down

Tehran has no intention of backing down in the face of an American naval blockade and attacks on its oil tankers, said the official, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive matters. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Unfortunately, because the militias are extremely willing to use force against their own people, including against security forces, the government finds itself in a position of backing down in the face of these militias. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

But the hardliners appear to have gained the upper hand, and Iran shows no sign of backing down. — Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Jelly Roll isn’t backing down from making jokes at the president’s expense, with the country star once again taking aim at Donald Trump‘s physique during his guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live! — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter isn’t backing down after the WNBA team ejected former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom from Sunday’s game against the Indiana Fever. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

With neither side backing down, Cancian expects the conflict will drag on well past the midterm elections in November. — Steve Walsh, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026

Well, Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, is not backing down. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Washington’s air campaign against Iran has not seen Tehran backing down. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026