Back up and Backpedal

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Back up verb - Move backwards from a certain position.

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

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

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Back up and backpedal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back up" instead a verb "Backpedal".

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