Backpedal(verb)
To change an earlier statement, decision, or position, especially by going back from it.
Hindi meaning:अपने कथन या निर्णय से पीछे हटना
Synonyms: Retract, Reverse, Retreat, Recant
Antonyms: Maintain, Affirm, Persist, Advance
Example: The minister had to backpedal after public criticism.
Trick to remember: Back + pedal means cycle ko piche pedal karna, yani apni baat se piche hatna.
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