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have second thoughts

VERB

back-pedal

Synonyms

WEAK

back out of change opinion default on do a U-turn do an about-face fail to honor go back on go into reverse reconsider renege shift one's ground sing a different song take back

VERB

reconsider

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amend reassess reevaluate reexamine rethink review revise

STRONG

correct emend polish rearrange rehash retrace rework

WEAK

change one's mind consider again go over recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think better of think over think twice work over

Antonyms

STRONG

spoil

WEAK

ignore refuse

VERB

reevaluate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amend rearrange reassess reexamine rethink revise rework

STRONG

correct emend polish rehash retrace review

WEAK

change one's mind consider again go over recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think better of think over think twice work over

Antonyms

STRONG

spoil

VERB

rethink

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amend reassess reevaluate reexamine revise rework

STRONG

correct emend polish rearrange rehash retrace review

WEAK

change one's mind consider again go over recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think better of think over think twice work over

Antonyms

STRONG

spoil

Example Sentences

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Concerns about the economy, job insecurity and high insurance premiums are causing some home buyers to have second thoughts about their home purchases, and some are even walking away from hefty deposits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

The message was placed on social media, she said, to help connect with residents who might have second thoughts about contacting police because of the immigration raids.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

Best case: tempers cool, the Houthis have second thoughts and refrain from attacking any more shipping.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

Díaz said he didn’t have second thoughts about participating in the WBC.

From Washington Times • Apr. 12, 2023

Her voice sounded so anxious it caused Prosper to have second thoughts.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

have second thoughts

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