Backpedaled
Retracted and backpedaled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retracted" instead a verb "Backpedaled".
Retracted
Retracted adjective - Drawn back and in.
Backpedaled and retracted are semantically related. You can use "Backpedaled" instead a verb "Retracted".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- recalled and backpedaled
- recalled and retracted
- reversed and backpedaled
- reversed and retracted
- invalidated and backpedaled
- invalidated and retracted
- nullified and backpedaled
- nullified and retracted
- retreated and backpedaled
- retreated and retracted
- canceled and backpedaled
- canceled and retracted
- abolished and backpedaled
- abolished and retracted
Cite this Source
Retracted and Backpedaled. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/backpedaled/retracted
Backpedaled & Retracted. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/backpedaled/retracted>.
Retracted or Backpedaled. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/backpedaled/retracted.
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