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CLIMB-DOWN Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word climb-down. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word climb-down. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CLIMB-DOWN

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backdown
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a retraction of a previously held position

withdrawal
nounn
noun

• a retraction of a previously held position

• the act of taking out money or other capital

• the act of withdrawing

• avoiding emotional involvement

• the act of withdrawing blood, tumors, etc.

• the act of ceasing to participate in an activity

• a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation

• formal separation from an alliance or federation

• the termination of drug taking

Best Hypernyms For CLIMB-DOWN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for climb-down, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
abjuration recantation retraction

Alternatives for BACKDOWN

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