backpedaled Sentence Examples

Faced with criticism, the politician backpedaled on his earlier statements, attempting to distance himself from his controversial remarks.
As the car approached, the pedestrian quickly backpedaled, narrowly avoiding a collision.
The company decided to backpedal on its decision to lay off employees, realizing the negative impact it would have on morale.
The horse backpedaled nervously, sensing something amiss.
The negotiator skillfully backpedaled, buying time to assess the situation and develop a new strategy.
The pitcher backpedaled quickly to field the ground ball, but the runner reached first base safely.
The politician's campaign backpedaled after being caught in a lie, claiming that his previous statements were misunderstood.
The team backpedaled defensively, hoping to contain the opposing team's offense.
The conductor backpedaled on the train, carefully reversing its direction.
The witness backpedaled on his original testimony, changing his story under pressure.

backpedaled Meaning

to retreat or move backward

No weak antonyms found.

to retreat or move backward

backtracked, retracted, recanted, disavowed,recalled, repudiated, withdrew, abjured, wimped out, foreswore

fulfilled,adhered (to), satisfied, honored, kept,complied (with), followed through (with),

Faced with criticism, the politician backpedaled on his earlier statements, attempting to distance himself from his controversial remarks.

As the car approached, the pedestrian quickly backpedaled, narrowly avoiding a collision.

The company decided to backpedal on its decision to lay off employees, realizing the negative impact it would have on morale.

The horse backpedaled nervously, sensing something amiss.