Defenition of the word backpedal

• Defenition of the word backpedal

  • To retreat or withdraw from a formerly made statement or formerly held position.
  • modify one' opinion, make it less strong
  • step backwards, in boxing
  • pedal backwards, as on a bicycle
  • modify one'' opinion, make it less strong
  • pedal backwards on a bicycle
  • modify one's opinion, make it less strong

Synonyms for the word backpedal

• • back down
  • back off
  • backtrack
  • do an about face
  • go back on your word
  • recant
  • retreat
  • shift ground

Similar words in the backpedal

• • backpedal
  • backpedaled
  • backpedaling
  • backpedals

Hypernyms for the word backpedal

• • bicycle
  • bike
  • cycle
  • pedal
  • rethink
  • step
  • wheel

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