climbed down

verb

past tense of climb down
as in backed down

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  1. backed down
  2. bowed out
Verb
  • In the face of massive opposition and organizing, the federal government largely backed down.
    — Jesus Chuy Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Brawling Birds, Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter, have been two women who have not backed down from challenging Bayne and Kross.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of backed down
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  • The announced exhibition tied to 2027's Met Gala—featuring the work of designer John Galliano—drew so much backlash that Galliano has bowed out.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • No Met honoree has ever bowed out before, nor has any pre-announced theme been canceled.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bowed out
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