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backpedal

verb

Modify one's opinion, make it less strong

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
L
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
20

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbækˌpɛdəɫ

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verb

  1. Modify one's opinion, make it less strong

verb

  1. Step backwards, in boxing

verb

  1. Pedal backwards on a bicycle

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