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backpedaling

NOUN

change of heart

Synonyms

WEAK

180 about-face apostasy change of mind defection flip-flop reversal second thoughts turnaround volte-face

NOUN

palinode

Synonyms

WEAK

abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment backtracking contradiction contraversion denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing gainsaying nullification recall recantation reneging renouncing repudiation retractation reversal revocation unsaying volte-face withdrawal

NOUN

recantation

Synonyms

STRONG

abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment contradiction denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing nullification recall repudiation reversal revocation volte-face withdrawal

WEAK

backtracking contraversion gainsaying palinode reneging renouncing retractation unsaying

Antonyms

STRONG

agreement approval confirmation corroboration restoration

NOUN

rescission

Synonyms

STRONG

U-turn annulment cancellation recall repeal retraction revocation switch turnabout turnaround volte-face

WEAK

change in direction doubleback rescinding

Antonyms

STRONG

approval enactment restoration validation

NOUN

retractation

Synonyms

WEAK

abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment backtracking contradiction contraversion denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing gainsaying nullification palinode recall recantation reneging renouncing repudiation reversal revocation unsaying volte-face withdrawal

NOUN

retraction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annulment denial disavowal disclaimer repudiation reversal

STRONG

abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation contradiction disowning forswearing nullification recall revocation volte-face withdrawal

WEAK

backtracking contraversion gainsaying reneging renouncing unsaying

Antonyms

WEAK

confirmation corroboration reaffirmation

NOUN

reversal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

U-turn annulment cancellation repeal switch turnabout turnaround

STRONG

retraction volte-face

WEAK

change in direction doubleback rescinding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approval enactment validation

NOUN

turnaround

Synonyms

STRONGEST

U-turn turnabout

STRONG

annulment cancellation inversion repeal retraction reversal switch transposition volte-face

WEAK

change in direction doubleback flip-flop rescinding

Antonyms

STRONG

approval enactment validation

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With Rodrigo De Paul robbed on the center circle, the ball fell to Son, who was given too much time by backpedaling Miami defenders.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

There also may be some backpedaling as firms implement price increases in early 2026.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Some cited the invitation to Starbuck as another sign of what they view as SHRM’s backpedaling on DEI in response to growing pushback on the programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

LaMelo Ball’s second three early in the second quarter cut the lead to 16, but he rolled his ankle while backpedaling down the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025

Mariam slid out of her bed and began backpedaling.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini

backpedaling

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