backpedaling Sentence Examples
- The politician was accused of backpedaling on his earlier statements, losing credibility.
- The company faced backlash for backpedaling on its commitment to environmental sustainability.
- The athlete's apology was considered backpedaling, as it failed to acknowledge the severity of their actions.
- The team's strategy was seen as backpedaling, as they retreated from an aggressive approach.
- The director's decision to change the film's plot was seen as backpedaling from the original vision.
- The witness's testimony was inconsistent, with accusations of backpedaling under cross-examination.
- The government's policy changes were criticized as backpedaling, abandoning previous commitments.
- The investor was accused of backpedaling by pulling out of the deal at the last minute.
- The university's administration backpedaled on its decision to increase tuition fees, facing student protests.
- The organization's credibility was damaged after it backpedaled on promises made to its members.
backpedaling Meaning
backpedaling
to retreat or move backward
Synonyms & Antonyms of backpedaling
Synonyms:
- finking-out
- backing-off
- backing-down
- copping-out
- abnegating
- begging-off
- unsaying
- backing-out
- crying-off
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word backpedaling
to retreat or move backward
recanting,backtracking, retracting, wimping out, withdrawing, taking back, recalling, foreswearing, forswearing, reneging
adhering (to), fulfilling, keeping, complying (with), following through (with), honoring,satisfying,
The politician was accused of backpedaling on his earlier statements, losing credibility.
The company faced backlash for backpedaling on its commitment to environmental sustainability.
The athlete's apology was considered backpedaling, as it failed to acknowledge the severity of their actions.
The team's strategy was seen as backpedaling, as they retreated from an aggressive approach.
