backpedal

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈbak-ˌpe-dəl\
- /ˈbækˌped.əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈbak-ˌpe-dəl\

Definitions of backpedal word

intransitive verb backpedal to press backward on the pedals of a bicycle, as to brake 3
intransitive verb backpedal to move backward quickly, as in boxing to avoid blows 3
intransitive verb backpedal to retract an earlier opinion 3
noun backpedal Move the pedals of a bicycle backward in order to brake. 1
intransitive verb backpedal pedal backwards 1
intransitive verb backpedal go against sth previously said 1

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preposition

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exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for backpedal

verb backpedal

backtrack — If you backtrack on a statement or decision you have made, you do or say something that shows that you no longer agree with it or support it.
back down — If you back down, you withdraw a claim, demand, or commitment that you made earlier, because other people are strongly opposed to it.
recant — to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.

All 21 Synonyms of backpedal

Antonyms for backpedal

verb backpedal

advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
meet — greatest lower bound
remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.

All 4 Antonyms of backpedal

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