(of a game or contest) To have failed to win
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(of a game or contest) To have failed to win
Past tense for to recant or reverse one's prior position or opinion
“He won't back down from his opinion that there was a risk of contamination at the lab.”
Past tense for to retreat, typically from a dangerous situation or adversary
“Victor is forced back down away from the driver's side door and takes cover in front of the van as glass and metal shower the area around him.”
Past tense for to surrender or give up one's resistance
“The Lord Advocate was clearly very unhappy that the Crown was being forced to back down against such a high-profile litigant as Argyll.”
Past tense for to break one's agreement or promise
“But even with her future hanging in the balance, she couldn't back down from her promise to Azeez.”
Past tense for to take back or renege on an initial statement or stance
Past tense for to fail to do something because of cowardice
Past tense for to fail to perform a promised or planned action due to lack of courage
Past tense for to renege or change one's mind on a position, agreement or promise
(accede to) Past tense for to agree to a demand, request, or treaty
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