Synonyms & related words for backpedaled

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Words related to backpedaled

Explore words related to backpedaled — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include backpedaling, backtracked, backtracks, recanted, backtracking, recanter, resile, retracted. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does backpedaled come from?

The word backpedaled breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root ped-, from Latin pes (“foot”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.