backpedal

Verb

Meaning

modify one's opinion, make it less strong

step backwards, in boxing

pedal backwards on a bicycle

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Examples

Thus Parliament will not have to backpedal on its resolution of the same date because the grounds for it will be voided. Source: Internet

Two years ago, the Communist Party appeared to backpedal, allowing couples to have two children. Source: Internet

Well today the company seemed to backpedal somewhat from that objection and dire prognostication. Source: Internet

And I've been loving watching Oz try to backpedal what he said. Source: Internet

The World Health Organization recently issued a warning that there was “not enough evidence” to give people “risk-free certificates,” but hours later appeared to backpedal with a modified statement. Source: Internet

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