Synonyms of backs down

backs down

verb

present tense third-person singular of back down

as in backs off

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

• backs off
• backs out
• cops out
• recalls
• chickens (out)
• finks out
• withdraws
• goes back on
• reneges
• retracts
• foreswears
• takes back
• unsays
• wimps out
• abnegates
• begs off
• backpedals
• backtracks
• recants
• cries off
• forswears
• disavows
• abjures
• repudiates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adheres (to)
• follows through (with)
• complies (with)
• keeps
• fulfills
• satisfies
• honors
• fulfils