backpedal
Meaning
to reverse one's position or opinion; to retreat from a former position (পেছনে হাটা; মনোভাব বা মন্তব্য থেকে পিছু হটা)
Pronunciation
ব্যাকপেডাল (byākpeḍāl)
Synonyms
retract, reverse, withdraw, abandon, renounce, recant, backtrack, flee
Synonyms
He had to retract his statement after realizing it was incorrect.
She decided to reverse her decision to quit the team.
He chose to withdraw from the debate after criticism.
They had to abandon their original plan due to unforeseen circumstances.
He decided to renounce his previous commitments for a new opportunity.
She was forced to recant her accusations.
He had to backtrack on his promises after the failure.
They had to flee their original plans after the news broke.
Antonyms
They decided to advance their project after securing the funding.
He chose to maintain his stance despite the objections.
She will persist in her pursuit of the truth.
The organization seeks to uphold the rights of all individuals.
They need to support the new regulations.
They are working to promote awareness about climate change.
Teachers should encourage creativity in their students.
She asserted her belief in the importance of honesty.
Phrases
He had to backpedal on his decision to leave the job.
She decided to backpedal from the argument she started.
He had to backpedal due to pressure from his peers.
The company decided to backpedal on the agreement after new information emerged.
He had to backpedal quickly when people started questioning his motives.