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BACKPEDALLED Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word backpedalled. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word backpedalled. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BACKPEDALLED

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retreated
verbv
noun

• people who have retreated

reversed
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• turned inside out and resewn

• turned about in order or relation

backtracked
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• retrace one's course

reconsidered
verbv
verb

• consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing

• consider again (a bill) that had been voted upon before, with a view to altering it

reneged
verbv
noun

• the mistake of not following suit when able to do so

verb

• fail to fulfill a promise or obligation

withdrew
verbv
verb

• pull back or move away or backward

• withdraw from active participation

• release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

• cause to be returned

• take back what one has said

• keep away from others

• break from a meeting or gathering

• retire gracefully

• remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)

• lose interest

• make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

• remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

Best Hypernyms For BACKPEDALLED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for backpedalled, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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