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BACKPEDAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Modify one's opinion, make it less strong

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "backpedal" is one way to...):

rethink (change one's mind)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Sense 2

Meaning:

Step backwards, in boxing

Classified under:

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming

Hypernyms (to "backpedal" is one way to...):

step (shift or move by taking a step)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Sense 3

Meaning:

Pedal backwards on a bicycle

Classified under:

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming

Hypernyms (to "backpedal" is one way to...):

bicycle; bike; cycle; pedal; wheel (ride a bicycle)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

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