budge

/ˈbʌdʒ/ /ˈbʊdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to move slightly, especially in a hesitant or reluctant manner; to give a little

“She refused to budge on her demands.”

2. noun

a small amount of something, especially a small movement

“There wasn’t enough room to budge an inch.”

3. verb

to change one’s opinion or position, especially in a difficult or unpleasant situation

“I tried to budge him, but he insisted on going to the party.”

Synonyms

  • give
  • recede
  • relent
  • yield

Antonyms

  • refuse
  • resist
  • stand