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Past tense for to make or cause to make the slightest movement
“Horses are excellent at annoying drivers, they simply stand there in the road and they won't budge an inch.”
Past tense for to dislodge or move or shift (something) into a new position
“The rain poured down heavily on Mia Drake as she hunched down, desperately trying to budge the nut which seemed welded to the wheel.”
Past tense for to use force in an attempt to move something
“Even with all her strength, she could not budge the heavy beams.”
Past tense for to change one's opinion or stance, especially at the behest of someone
“Go back to the shop and see if that shopkeeper will finally budge on the price you're willing to pay.”
Past tense for to surrender or yield to the demands of others
“Do not budge to the demands of others and never compromise on your values.”
Past tense for to persuade, or be persuaded, to change an opinion or stance
“The boys were thoroughly unreceptive, and I hadn't been able to budge them.”
Past tense for to make small or restless movements, especially through nervousness or impatience
Past tense for to move aside
Past tense for to begin to move after a period of being inactive
Past tense for to remove, especially a stain
Past tense for to change another's belief, especially regarding religion
Past tense for to dismiss from a job
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