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

The White House has dismissed these claims, but those who filed the lawsuit are not backing down. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 July 2026

In spite of the backlash, the Seattle committee showed no signs of backing down. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Leo wants applause, Taurus wants consistency and neither is particularly fond of backing down. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Moore's campaign is not backing down and continues to air the commercials on Fox News and Facebook. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 17 June 2026

His critics by now should have realized Aguirre, the survivor, the dreamer, the savior, the fighter, isn’t about to start backing down. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026

Several families have filed lawsuits against the Eastlands, who for months forged ahead with plans to reopen before ultimately backing down. — Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026

But Healey is not backing down from DeMore’s nomination ahead of the Governor’s Council vote this Wednesday. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026

And today, the Cuban government is surging hundreds of thousands of people right past its front door with a clear message -- the Cuban government is not backing down. — ABC News, 3 May 2026