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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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