Backpedal
Backpedal verb - Modify one's opinion, make it less strong.
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Synonyms for Backpedal
Turning around and backpedal are semantically related In some cases you can use "Turning around" instead a verb "Backpedal".
Turning around
Backpedal and turning around are semantically related in cancel topic. Sometimes you can use "Backpedal" instead a verb "Turning around", if it concerns topics such as turn upside down or backwards.
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Related pairs
- change and backpedal
- change and turning around
- quash and backpedal
- quash and turning around
- turn and backpedal
- turn and turning around
- set aside and backpedal
- set aside and turning around
- transfer and backpedal
- transfer and turning around
- rearrange and backpedal
- rearrange and turning around
- cancel and backpedal
- cancel and turning around
Both terms in one sentence
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The Escape Pod ending is the only ending that requires (hell, allows) you to backtrack, and even then, you have to backpedal around in a split-second moment at a specific point in the story (turning around or backing up immediately after entering Stanley's boss's office) which isn't even hinted at.
Source: Video Game / The Stanley Parable
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