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Definition of "budge" []
- To move or stir slightly: The trapped child was stuck tight and couldn't budge. (verb-intransitive)
- To alter a position or attitude: had made the decision and wouldn't budge. (verb-intransitive)
- To cause to move slightly. (verb-transitive)
- To cause to alter a position or attitude: an adamant critic who couldn't be budged. (verb-transitive)
- Fur made from lambskin dressed with the wool outside, formerly used to trim academic robes. (noun)
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Use "budge" in a sentence
- "And your unwillingness to budge is demonstrated by the fact that you have major divisions WITHIN YOUR OWN PARTY!"
- "Despite repeated protests, French President Nicolas Sarkozy's government has refused to budge from a key reform plan, aimed at helping reduce the government debt."
- "I agree with the statement, but refuse to budge from the thought that “progress for its own sake” is akin to “A.” ladymercury Says:"