backpedalled
back-ped-alled
verb
Withdrew or reversed a previous statement, opinion, or decision, often under pressure.
"The politician backpedalled on his controversial remarks."
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Synonyms: backpedal
back-ped-alled
Withdrew or reversed a previous statement, opinion, or decision, often under pressure.
"The politician backpedalled on his controversial remarks."
Synonyms: backpedal