Uk English Meaning of backpedal

backpedal

Other Uk English words related to backpedal

synonyms

• backtrack
• recant
• retract
• abjure
• chicken (out)
• disavow
• foreswear
• forswear
• recall
• renege
• repudiate
• take back
• unspoken
• wimp
• withdraw
• renounce
• back down
• back down
• back out
• beg off
• Cop-out
• cry
• find out

antonyms

• adhere (to)
• fulfil
• keep
• satisfy
• comply (with)
• follow through (with)
• fulfil
• honour

Definitions and Meaning of backpedal in English

Wordnet

backpedal (v)

pedal backwards on a bicycle

step backwards, in boxing

modify one's opinion, make it less strong

FAQs About the word backpedal

What is the Uk English meaning of the word backpedal

backpedal

What is the English meaning of the word backpedal

pedal backwards on a bicycle, step backwards, in boxing, modify one's opinion, make it less strong

What are the synonyms of the word backpedal

backtrack,recant,retract,abjure,chicken (out),disavow,foreswear,forswear,recall,renege

What are the antonyms of the word backpedal

adhere (to),fulfil,keep,satisfy,comply (with),follow through (with),fulfil,honour