CLIMBING DOWN Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

climbing down

verb

present participle of climb down

as in backing down

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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

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Aledo has a record 12 state championships and hadn’t gone two consecutive years without a title appearance since the 2009 season, before falling in the state semifinals last season and reaching the state quarterfinals in 2024 before bowing out.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
He was brought in to get England over the line in this type of situation, but his negative tactics contributed to the team bowing out yet again.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

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