Backpedal and Revert

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

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

Revert verb - To go back to a previous and usually lower state or level.

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Backpedal and revert are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backpedal" instead a verb "Revert".

Nearby Words: reversal, reversion, reverting

Some games tried to make Eggman a more serious villain and downplay his comedic attributes, only for the next game to backpedal and revert him back to his comedy relief self.

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