About The Word Backpedal

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Backpedal

Backpedal Meaning & Definition
Backpedal Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Backpedal?

[v] modify one' opinion, make it less strong
[v] step backwards, in boxing
[v] pedal backwards, as on a bicycle

Synonyms | Synonyms for Backpedal:

Related Terms | Find terms related to Backpedal: arrest | back | back away | back off | back out | back up | backtrack | backtrail | backwater | brake | check | clip the wings | countermarch | crawfish out | cry off | curb | decelerate | delay | detain | dodge | draw rein | duck | ease off | ease up | elude | evade | get around | go into reverse | hold back | hold in check | hold up | impede | keep back | let down | let up | lose ground | lose momentum | lose speed | make sternway | moderate | obstruct | reef | rein in | relax | renege | resile | retard | reverse | set back | shirk | sidestep | slack off | slack up | slacken | slow | slow down | slow up | stay | take in sail | throttle down | welsh

See Also | bicycle | bike | cycle | pedal | rethink | step | wheel

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