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BACKPEDALS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Backpedals.

Backpedals - as a verb

Pedal backwards on a bicycle

Step backwards, in boxing

Modify one's opinion, make it less strong

Example Sentences

"He backpedals when he realizes he is losing the argument."
"The politician backpedals on his previous statement."
"She backpedals and apologizes for her harsh comment."
"He quickly backpedals to avoid colliding with the other cyclist."
"The company backpedals on its promise to lower prices."
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Word Game Points

Is BACKPEDALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backpedals is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BACKPEDALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is BACKPEDALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backpedals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BACKPEDALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is BACKPEDALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backpedals is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BACKPEDALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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