Backpedal
Backpedal verb - Modify one's opinion, make it less strong.
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Synonyms for Backpedal
Forswear
Forswear verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
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- set aside and backpedal
- set aside and forswear
- desert and backpedal
- desert and forswear
- withdraw and backpedal
- withdraw and forswear
- retract and backpedal
- retract and forswear
- renounce and backpedal
- renounce and forswear
- disclaim and backpedal
- disclaim and forswear
- repudiate and backpedal
- repudiate and forswear
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