Synonyms of back down

back down

verb

as in to back 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

• back out
• back off
• cop out
• recall
• go back on
• withdraw
• fink out
• chicken (out)
• renege
• retract
• take back
• wimp out
• beg off
• cry off
• backtrack
• recant
• backpedal
• unsay
• forswear
• disavow
• abjure
• abnegate
• repudiate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adhere (to)
• comply (with)
• follow through (with)
• keep
• honor
• satisfy
• fulfill

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of back down

Sheeran himself has faced significant backlash over the move, with critics blasting him for backing down, not supporting Macklemore and seeking to avoid taking sides on the matter. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Output is rated past 4,500 CFM across six speeds, with reverse operation for pushing warm air back down in winter — real airflow, not a token breeze. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Hold for a second, then lower your arms back down to your sides. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 22 Sep. 2026

Better still, it’s generously sized to fit up to three bottles, which should save you a few trips back down to the cellar. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026