backpedalled
Meaning
to reverse one's position or opinion (পেছনে হাঁটা, মত পরিবর্তন করা)
Pronunciation
ব্যাকপেডেলড (byākpeḍeḷḍ)
Synonyms
retracted, withdrew, rescinded, reversed, retreated, dropped, abandoned, recanted
Synonyms
He retracted his statement about the incident.
She withdrew her support for the project.
The company rescinded the policy.
He reversed his decision after further contemplation.
The soldiers retreated from their earlier position.
He dropped the idea after seeing the feedback.
She abandoned her plans for the summer vacation.
He recanted his earlier claims about the policy.
Antonyms
She persisted in her beliefs despite criticism.
He continued with his plans undeterred.
She maintained her stance on the issue.
The court upheld the previous ruling.
He embraced the new challenges instead of retreating.
She affirmed her commitment to the cause.
He pursued his goal relentlessly.
She advanced her ideas for the benefit of the team.
Phrases
He had to backpedal on his comments after they caused outrage.
The politician decided to backpedal from his previous statements.
He tried to backpedal away from the controversial subject.
The company is backpedalling rapidly on its earlier marketing strategies.
The CEO backpedalled in response to the criticism from shareholders.