Antonyms
Etymology

1. backpedal

verb. ['ˈbækˌpɛdəl'] modify one's opinion, make it less strong.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • back (English)
  • bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pedal (English)
  • pédale (French)

Rhymes with Backpedal

  • addle
  • alkaloidal
  • andal
  • andel
  • antipodal
  • arundel
  • astraddle
  • badal
  • bandel
  • barkdoll
  • barkdull
  • beadle
  • bedell
  • beedle
  • befuddle
  • bendall
  • bendel
  • bendele
  • biddle
  • bimiodal

2. backpedal

verb. ['ˈbækˌpɛdəl'] pedal backwards on a bicycle.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • back (English)
  • bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pedal (English)
  • pédale (French)

3. backpedal

verb. ['ˈbækˌpɛdəl'] step backwards, in boxing.

Etymology

  • back (English)
  • bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pedal (English)
  • pédale (French)