Backdowns [noun]

Definition of Backdowns:

retraction

Synonyms of Backdowns:

● Renunciation

● Withdrawal

● Recantation

● Palinode


Opposite/Antonyms of Backdowns:

-


Sentence/Example of Backdowns:

Mr. Greeley's "On to Richmond" backdown was not more sad to me, not half so sad.

Hard words and a wrangle followed, but Smith did not change expression, and there was a backdown.

It looks first-rate to a fellow that hasn't got any backdown in him.

The "minute-men" declared Mr. Toombs' letter was a backdown.