This is the 15712th most frequent German word.
zurückgewichen
"Zurückgewichen" means "receded" or "moved back."
The word 'zurückgewichen' is used here in a literal spatial sense, describing the action of physically moving away from something perceived as a threat or danger.
Er ist vor der Gefahr zurückgewichen.
He retreated from the danger.
Here, 'zurückgewichen' is applied metaphorically to a conversation, indicating that the subject relinquished their position or hesitated to participate strongly in the verbal exchange.
Bei der Diskussion ist sie verbal zurückgewichen.
She retreated verbally during the discussion.
In this case, 'zurückgewichen' is used figuratively to describe an idea or a plan being withdrawn or reconsidered due to external feedback or pressure.