Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > B Synonyms of backpedal Find synonyms for: Verb 1. backpedal, bicycle, cycle, bike, pedal, wheel usage: pedal backwards on a bicycle 2. backpedal, step usage: step backwards, in boxing 3. backpedal, rethink usage: modify one's opinion, make it less strong WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of backpedal (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: minatory Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language