Synonyms for backpedaling
- noun
- American English
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of distancing oneself from a previously supported idea, action, behaviour, etc.; a U-turn or flip-flop.
Forms
- Plural
- backpedalings → backflips…
Example sentences
- backflip He died by hitting his head while trying to do a backflip.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| backpedaling | rising | |
| backflip | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- backflip