Back off and Backpedal

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Back off verb - To break a promise or agreement.

Usage example: you'd better not back off on your promise to do all the planning for the big dance

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Backpedal and back off are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Backpedal" instead a verb "Back off".

Backpedal verb - Modify one's opinion, make it less strong.

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Back off and backpedal are semantically related. You can use "Back off" instead a verb "Backpedal".

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