Backpedal and Desert

Backpedal

Backpedal verb - Modify one's opinion, make it less strong.
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Desert and backpedal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Desert" instead a verb "Backpedal".

Desert

Desert verb - To leave (a cause or party) often in order to take up another.

Backpedal and desert are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backpedal" instead a verb "Desert".

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