Backpedal and Cop-out

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

Cop-out and backpedal are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Cop-out" with "Backpedal", this terms are similar.

Cop-out noun - The act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable.

Backpedal and cop-out are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backpedal" instead a verb phrase "Cop-out".