All back-pedal synonyms
back-ped·al
B b verb back-pedal
- reconsider — to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action: to reconsider a refusal.
- renege — Cards. to play a card that is not of the suit led when one can follow suit; break a rule of play.
- take back — to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write.
- go back on — at, to, or toward the rear; backward: to step back.