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backpedaling

NOUN
change of heart
Synonyms
WEAK
180 about-face apostasy change of mind defection flip-flop reversal second thoughts turnaround volte-face
NOUN
palinode
Synonyms
WEAK
abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment backtracking contradiction contraversion denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing gainsaying nullification recall recantation reneging renouncing repudiation retractation reversal revocation unsaying volte-face withdrawal
NOUN
recantation
Synonyms
STRONG
abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment contradiction denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing nullification recall repudiation reversal revocation volte-face withdrawal
WEAK
backtracking contraversion gainsaying palinode reneging renouncing retractation unsaying
Antonyms
STRONG
agreement approval confirmation corroboration restoration
NOUN
rescission
Synonyms
STRONG
U-turn annulment cancellation recall repeal retraction revocation switch turnabout turnaround volte-face
WEAK
change in direction doubleback rescinding
Antonyms
STRONG
approval enactment restoration validation
NOUN
retractation
Synonyms
WEAK
abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment backtracking contradiction contraversion denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing gainsaying nullification palinode recall recantation reneging renouncing repudiation reversal revocation unsaying volte-face withdrawal
NOUN
retraction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annulment denial disavowal disclaimer repudiation reversal
STRONG
abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation contradiction disowning forswearing nullification recall revocation volte-face withdrawal
WEAK
backtracking contraversion gainsaying reneging renouncing unsaying
Antonyms
WEAK
confirmation corroboration reaffirmation
NOUN
reversal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
U-turn annulment cancellation repeal switch turnabout turnaround
STRONG
retraction volte-face
WEAK
change in direction doubleback rescinding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approval enactment validation
NOUN
turnaround
Synonyms
STRONGEST
U-turn turnabout
STRONG
annulment cancellation inversion repeal retraction reversal switch transposition volte-face
WEAK
change in direction doubleback flip-flop rescinding
Antonyms
STRONG
approval enactment validation

Example Sentences

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With Rodrigo De Paul robbed on the center circle, the ball fell to Son, who was given too much time by backpedaling Miami defenders.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

There also may be some backpedaling as firms implement price increases in early 2026.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Some cited the invitation to Starbuck as another sign of what they view as SHRM’s backpedaling on DEI in response to growing pushback on the programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

A few minutes later she’s backpedaling, blaming her tantrum on caring too much.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2024

Mariam slid out of her bed and began backpedaling.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini