Definition of backpedal Backpedal
/bæˈkpɛˌdʌl/ - [bakpedul] -
We found 8 definitions of backpedal from 4 different sources.
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What does backpedal mean?
WordNet
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| backpedal - modify one's opinion, make it less strong | ||
| rethink change one's mind; "He rethought his decision to take a vacation" | ||
| backpedal - step backwards, in boxing | ||
| step move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation; "She stepped into a life of luxury"; "he won't step into his father's footsteps" | ||
| backpedal - pedal backwards on a bicycle | ||
| bicycle, bike, pedal, wheel, cycle ride a bicycle | ||
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Wiktionary 
- backpedal (Verb)
To pedal backwards on a bicycle. - backpedal (Verb)
To step backwards. - backpedal (Verb)
To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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backpedal
To retreat or withdraw from a formerly made statement or formerly held position.
Part of speech
🔤- backpedal, verb, present, 1st person singular of backpedal (infinitive).
- backpedal, verb (infinitive).
