'backpedal' definitions:

Definition of 'backpedal'

From: WordNet
verb
Pedal backwards on a bicycle
verb
Step backwards, in boxing
verb
Modify one's opinion, make it less strong

Definition of 'backpedal'

From: GCIDE
  • backpedal \back"ped*al\ v. i.
  • 1. pedal backwards, as on a bicycle. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. step backwards, in boxing. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 3. modify one' opinion, usually by making it less strong or adding qualifications. [WordNet 1.5] Backpiece

Synonyms of 'backpedal'

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