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 36 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backpedal along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backpedal
- abjure
- abnegate
- about-face
- back
- back down
- back off
- back out
- backtrack
- beg off
- change
- cop out
- cry off
- disavow
- double
- double back
- fall back
- fink out
- foreswear
- forswear
- go back
- recall
- recant
- renege
- repudiate
- rethink
- retract
- retreat
- retrocede
- retrograde
- return
- reverse
- take back
- turn back
- unsay
- wimp out
- withdraw
Antonyms for backpedal
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 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backpedal, such as: abjure, abnegate, about-face, advance, back, back down, back off.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
back away
back down
- abandon
- abjure
- abnegate
- accede
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- admit
- back off
- back out
- back pedal
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- backtrack
- balk
- beg off
- bow out
- cancel
- cave in
- chicken out
- concede
- cop out
- cry off
- demur
- disavow
- fink out
- foreswear
- forswear
- give ground
- give in
- give up
- go back on
- have no fight left
- hold back
- pull back
- pull out
- recall
- recant
- recoil
- renege
- repudiate
- resign
- retract
- retreat
- submit
- surrender
- take back
- unsay
- wimp out
- withdraw
- withdraw from agreement or statement
- yield
back off
back out
- abjure
- abnegate
- avoid
- back down
- back off
- back pedal
- backpedal
- backtrack
- beg off
- blow it off
- cancel
- chicken out
- cop out
- cry off
- disavow
- fink out
- foreswear
- forswear
- get cold feet
- give up
- go back on
- recall
- recant
- renege
- repudiate
- resign
- retract
- scratch
- shy from
- surrender
- take back
- throw in the towel
- unsay
- weasel out
- wiggle out
- wimp out
- withdraw
- worm out
backtrack
- abjure
- abnegate
- about-face
- abrogate
- annul
- back
- back down
- back off
- back out
- backpedal
- beg off
- change
- cop out
- countermand
- cry off
- disavow
- double
- double back
- fall back
- fink out
- foreswear
- forswear
- go back
- overturn
- recall
- recant
- renege
- repeal
- repudiate
- rescind
- rethink
- retract
- retreat
- retrocede
- retrograde
- return
- reverse
- revert
- revoke
- strike down
- switch
- take back
- turn back
- unsay
- wimp out
- withdraw