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backtracked

The word “backtracked” has 2 syllables: back-tracked.

It's pronounced as /ˈbækˌtrækt/.

What is synonym and antonym for backtracked?

In the thesaurus, “backtracked” has 13 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backtracked along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for backtracked

Antonyms for backtracked

Meanings of backtracked

  • verb
    1. To retrace one's steps.
    2. To repeat or review work already done.
    3. To taxi down an active runway in the opposite direction to that being used for takeoff.
    4. To exercise a racehorse around the racetrack in the opposite direction to that in which races are run.

Example Sentences

  • The detective backtracked through the crime scene to gather more evidence.
  • After realizing his error, the explorer quickly backtracked to find the correct path.
  • The company CEO reluctantly backtracked on the decision due to overwhelming customer feedback.
  • Despite initial assurances, the government backtracked on its promise to provide funding for the project.
  • The journalist's story was inaccurate, so they promptly backtracked and issued a correction.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backtracked, such as: about-faced, backpedal, backpedaled, countermanded, fall back, fulfilled, go back.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

about-faced

  • alter
  • arced
  • arched
  • backtracked
  • bent
  • bowed
  • change
  • convert
  • countermanded
  • crooked
  • curved
  • degenerate
  • deviate
  • drift
  • fall back
  • go back
  • hark back
  • move
  • overturn
  • overturned
  • pivoted
  • react
  • regress
  • relocate
  • remove
  • retract
  • return
  • reverse
  • reverted
  • revoked
  • rounded
  • shift
  • ship
  • shuffle
  • struck down
  • swept
  • swing
  • switch
  • transfer
  • transform
  • turn
  • turn back
  • twist
  • vary
  • veer
  • wheeled

backpedaled

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