Definition of BACKDOWN

backdown

Meanings

Plural: backdowns

Noun

  • a retraction of a previously held position
  • An act of backing down; a retraction or withdrawal.

Origin / Etymology

From back + down.

Synonyms

climb-down, withdrawal

Scrabble Score: 20

backdown is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
backdown is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
backdown is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

backdown is a valid Words With Friends word