Backpedal and Modify

Backpedal

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

Modify

Modify verb - To limit the meaning of (as a noun).

Backpedal and modify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backpedal" instead a verb "Modify".

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