CLIMBING DOWN Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

climbing down

verb

present participle of climb down

as in backing down

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Former president Jair Bolsonaro — Flávio Bolsonaro’s father — signed a 2020 decree that opened a path toward privatizing parts of it before immediately backing down amid a wave of criticism.

— Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
But bottom line here, George, the White House shows no signs of backing down.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

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Keller went 10-1-1 in 1993, with a tie against Abilene Cooper (39-39) in Week 3, before bowing out in the second round of the playoffs.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026
Charleson received rave reviews, but died just seven weeks after bowing out.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of bowing out

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climbing (aboard)

climbing down

climbs

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