backpedal

English Thesaurus

1. modify one's opinion, make it less strong (verb.cognition)

hypernym	:	rethink,
definition	:	change one's mind (verb.cognition)

2. step backwards, in boxing (verb.motion)

hypernym	:	step,
definition	:	shift or move by taking a step (verb.motion)

3. pedal backwards on a bicycle (verb.motion)

hypernym	:	bicycle, bike, cycle, pedal, wheel,
definition	:	ride a bicycle (verb.motion)