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Opposite of to draw or be drawn back or back in
Opposite of to take back or renege on an initial statement or stance
Opposite of to annul or abolish by an authoritative act
Opposite of to renounce or back out of a prior agreement, promise, stance or statement
Opposite of to recant or reverse one's prior position or opinion
Opposite of to take back or renege on an initial statement or stance
“The governor refused to back down, and if anything, decided to double down his stance on the issue.”
Opposite of to change a decision, opinion, or course of action
“After failing to convince other members of the leadership team, he enlisted the support of the President to enforce his decision.”
Opposite of to regret or retract what one has said
Opposite of to cancel or annul a decision or course of action
“If the firefighters persevere with their eight-day strike this week, then matters could escalate rapidly.”
Opposite of put away
Opposite of to take back something that one has said or stated
“It is just not true, as his critics assert, that he always took the easy way out.”
Opposite of to alter one's opinion about something
“I stand by my opinion that he is guilty.”
Opposite of to split or withdraw from a union, alliance or organization
“He wanted to join the Star Knights, the fabled special forces unit comprised of only the strongest and most valiant soldiers.”
Opposite of to go or move back or further away from a previous position
(back off/away) Opposite of to move backward, literally or figuratively
“The portion of the paratroopers under Sharon's command continued to advance to meet with the 1st Brigade.”
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