backpedal
The word “backpedal” has 2 syllables: back-pedal.
It's pronounced as /ˈbækˌpɛdəl/.
What is synonym and antonym for backpedal?
In the thesaurus, “backpedal” has 5 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backpedal along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backpedal
Antonyms for backpedal
- fulfill
- keep
- satisfy
Meanings of backpedal
- verb
- To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
- To step backwards.
- To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
Example Sentences
- When confronted with the truth, he attempted to backpedal on his earlier statements.
- As the controversy escalated, the spokesperson had to backpedal and clarify the company's position.
- His attempt to backpedal from his commitments only damaged his reputation further.
- The company's CEO had to backpedal after the controversial decision caused public outrage.
- Instead of admitting fault, he chose to backpedal and shift the blame onto others.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backpedal, such as: backtrack, fall back, fulfill, keep, recant, retract, satisfy.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
backtrack
backtracked
- about-faced
- backpedal
- backpedaled
- countermanded
- fall back
- go back
- overturned
- rescinded
- retract
- retracted
- reverse
- reverted
- revoked
backtracking
- annulment
- backpedaling
- change of mind
- denial
- disavowal
- disclaimer
- overturning
- repudiation
- reversal
- reverting
- revoking
- turnaround
backtracks
- backpedal
- backpedals
- countermands
- fall back
- go back
- recants
- retract
- retracts
- reverse
- reverts
- revokes