Backpedal and Renounce

Backpedal

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

Renounce

Renounce verb - To give up (as a position of authority) formally.

Backpedal and renounce are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backpedal" instead a verb "Renounce".

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