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backpedal

VERB

backtrack

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fall back retract

STRONG

about-face back change rethink retreat retrograde reverse withdraw

WEAK

retrocede

Antonyms

STRONG

advance meet remain stay

VERB

retrace one's step

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backtrack turn back

STRONG

double return

WEAK

double back go back

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