noun
- plural of backdown; instances of backing down from a position, claim, or confrontation; retreats or withdrawals
Usage: informal; usually plural
Examples
- The company faced criticism for its backdowns on environmental commitments.
- After the public outcry, there were several backdowns by the government officials.
- The politician's repeated backdowns damaged his credibility with voters.
- The team's backdowns in the final minutes cost them the game.
- These backdowns showed a lack of conviction in their original position.