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have second thoughts

VERB

back-pedal

Synonyms

WEAK

back out of change opinion default on do a U-turn do an about-face fail to honor go back on go into reverse reconsider renege shift one's ground sing a different song take back

VERB

reconsider

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amend reassess reevaluate reexamine rethink review revise

STRONG

correct emend polish rearrange rehash retrace rework

WEAK

change one's mind consider again go over recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think better of think over think twice work over

Antonyms

STRONG

spoil

WEAK

ignore refuse

VERB

reevaluate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amend rearrange reassess reexamine rethink revise rework

STRONG

correct emend polish rehash retrace review

WEAK

change one's mind consider again go over recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think better of think over think twice work over

Antonyms

STRONG

spoil

VERB

rethink

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amend reassess reevaluate reexamine revise rework

STRONG

correct emend polish rearrange rehash retrace review

WEAK

change one's mind consider again go over recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think better of think over think twice work over

Antonyms

STRONG

spoil

Example Sentences

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In recent weeks, though, investors began to have second thoughts about the future of the artificial-intelligence trade, and the outlook for the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

But he began to have second thoughts when reflecting on his career trajectory, particularly the lighter fare that had made him a prime-time star.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2024

Best case: tempers cool, the Houthis have second thoughts and refrain from attacking any more shipping.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

And if a dismissal comes, will Oregon State’s Jonathan Smith have second thoughts about his own move?

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2023

Her voice sounded so anxious it caused Prosper to have second thoughts.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

have second thoughts

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