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backpedal

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to modify one's opinion, make it less strong

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pasttense
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presentparticiple
backpedaling
thirdpersonsingular
backpedals
pastparticiple
backpedaled

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
to modify one's opinion, make it less strong
§2
to step backwards, in boxing
§3
to pedal backwards on a bicycle

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