Synonyms of backtracking

backtracking

verb

present participle of backtrack

1

as in reverting

Related Words

• reverting
• overturning
• revoking
• countermanding
• abrogating
• about-facing
• rescinding
• reversing
• repealing
• annulling
• striking down
• switching

Dissimilar Words

• supporting
• maintaining
• upholding

2

as in backpedaling

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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