backpedaling (Meaning)
backpedaling
to retreat or move backward
Synonyms & Antonyms of backpedaling
Synonyms:
- backing out
- crying off
- backing down
- abnegating
- backing off
- unsaying
- finking out
- begging off
- copping out
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word backpedaling
to retreat or move backward
recanting,backtracking, retracting, forswearing, chickening (out), wimping out, repudiating, taking back, withdrawing, foreswearing
fulfilling, keeping,adhering (to), honoring, complying (with), following through (with),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.
