backpedaled
Meaning
to reverse one's position or opinion (পেছনে হাঁটা; পিছনে চলে যাওয়া)
Pronunciation
ব্যাকপেডেল্ড (byākpeḍeḷḍ)
Synonyms
retracted, withdrew, retreated, reversed, resiled, abjured, evaded, shied away
Synonyms
He retracted his statement after realizing it was incorrect.
She withdrew her support for the project.
The army retreated from the battlefield.
He reversed his previous decision.
They resiled from their obligations.
He abjured his previous beliefs.
She evaded responsibility for her actions.
He shied away from confrontation.
Antonyms
They advanced their argument confidently.
He persisted with his original statement.
She continued her work despite the challenges.
The court upheld the previous verdict.
He endorsed the new policy.
They maintained their stance throughout the discussion.
She asserted her independence.
He held firm to his beliefs.
Phrases
The politician tried to backpedal on his earlier comments.
He decided to backpedal on a promise he made during the campaign.
Many people backpedal under pressure to conform.
She had to backpedal quickly to avoid further backlash.
He tried to backpedal during the argument to save face.