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Antonyms
Etymology
1. backpedal
verb. ['ˈbækˌpɛdəl'] modify one's opinion, make it less strong.
Antonyms
Etymology
- back (English)
- bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pedal (English)
- pédale (French)
Rhymes with Backpedal
- addle
- alkaloidal
- andal
- andel
- antipodal
- arundel
- astraddle
- badal
- bandel
- barkdoll
- barkdull
- beadle
- bedell
- beedle
- befuddle
- bendall
- bendel
- bendele
- biddle
- bimiodal
Sentences with backpedal
1. Verb, base form
Employees can depend on him to mean what he says and not backpedal on his decisions or decrees.
2. Adjective
After you land, stay in an athletic position and backpedal quickly to your starting position.
3. Noun, singular or mass
Keep the waves short and fast as you sprint forward and backpedal.
2. backpedal
verb. ['ˈbækˌpɛdəl'] pedal backwards on a bicycle.
Etymology
- back (English)
- bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pedal (English)
- pédale (French)
3. backpedal
verb. ['ˈbækˌpɛdəl'] step backwards, in boxing.
Etymology
- back (English)
- bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pedal (English)
- pédale (French)