backpedaling
Meaning
the act of moving backward, especially in a physical or metaphorical sense; retreating from a position or statement (পিছনে ফিরে যাওয়া বা পিছু হটা)
Pronunciation
ব্যাকপেডেলিং (byākpeḍeliṅ)
Synonyms
retreating, retracting, withdrawing, desisting, receding, faltering, retreat, backing down
Synonyms
He was retreating from his earlier comments.
She is retracting her statement after the backlash.
He is withdrawing from the debate.
They are desisting from their previous aggressive tactics.
The army is receding in the face of stronger forces.
She is faltering from her previous position on the issue.
The company had to retreat from its aggressive expansion plans.
He is backing down from his previous promises.
Antonyms
The troops are advancing towards the enemy lines.
The project is progressing well despite some setbacks.
They are pushing forward with their plans despite the challenges.
He is maintaining his stance on the issue.
She is sticking to her original statement.
They are upholding their commitment to transparency.
The event is continuing as planned.
They are persisting with their efforts to improve.
Phrases
You need to back off a little in this debate.
Sometimes it's better to take a step back and reassess.
It may be wise to rethink your position on this issue.
We need to turn around our approach if we want to succeed.
It might be best to step back from this decision.