BACKPEDALING

(verb, noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Backpedaling.

To pedal backwards on a bicycle.

To step backwards.

Example: "The player had to backpedal before catching the ball."

To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.

Example: "Though initially adopting a hard-line stance, the politician soon started to backpedal."

The act of distancing oneself from a previously supported idea, action, behaviour, etc.; a u-turn or flip-flop.

"His backpedaling was unfortunate, and it made him lose credibility."

"The politician's backpedaling on his promises angered the public."

"After the controversial statement, he immediately started backpedaling."

"Her backpedaling only deepened the suspicion that she had something to hide."

"The company's backpedaling on their environmental commitments was met with criticism."

Is BACKPEDALING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, backpedaling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

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BACKPEDALING has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is BACKPEDALING a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, backpedaling is valid for Words With Friends

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BACKPEDALING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 30.

Is BACKPEDALING a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, backpedaling is valid for WordFeud

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BACKPEDALING has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.

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