Backpedalling
Retractation and backpedalling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retractation" instead a noun "Backpedalling".
Retractation
Backpedalling and retractation are semantically related. You can use "Backpedalling" instead a noun "Retractation".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- reversal and backpedalling
- reversal and retractation
- change direction and backpedalling
- change direction and retractation
- withdrawal and backpedalling
- withdrawal and retractation
- contradiction and backpedalling
- contradiction and retractation
- denial and backpedalling
- denial and retractation
- disavowal and backpedalling
- disavowal and retractation
- change of heart and backpedalling
- change of heart and retractation
Cite this Source
Retractation and Backpedalling. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/backpedalling/retractation
Backpedalling & Retractation. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/backpedalling/retractation>.
Retractation or Backpedalling. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/backpedalling/retractation.
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