Backpedal and Excuse

Backpedal

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

Excuse and backpedal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Excuse" instead a verb "Backpedal".

Excuse

Excuse verb - To dismiss as of little importance.

Backpedal and excuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backpedal" instead a verb "Excuse".

Nearby Words: excusing, excused, excusable
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