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Definition of backpedaled word

noun backpedaled (US) Simple past tense and past participle of backpedal. 1

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Parts of speech for Backpedaled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Backpedaled

backpedaled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for backpedaled

verb backpedaled

recanted — to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
retreated — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
backed — having a back or backing
rethought — the act of reconsidering.
reversed — opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character: an impression reverse to what was intended; in reverse sequence.

All 8 Synonyms of backpedaled

Antonyms for backpedaled

verb backpedaled

advanced — An advanced system, method, or design is modern and has been developed from an earlier version of the same thing.
met — simple past tense and past participle of meet1 .
remained — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
stayed — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.

All 4 Antonyms of backpedaled

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