Synonyms of backpedaling

backpedaling

verb

present participle of backpedal

as in backtracking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• backtracking
• retracting
• recanting
• disavowing
• recalling
• foreswearing
• wimping out
• withdrawing
• taking back
• forswearing
• chickening (out)
• abjuring
• reneging
• repudiating
• backing out
• abnegating
• backing down
• backing off
• copping out
• unsaying
• begging off
• crying off
• finking out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adhering (to)
• keeping
• fulfilling
• satisfying
• honoring
• complying (with)
• following through (with)