rethink vs backpedal
backpedal vs rethinkrethink is a noun but backpedal is not a noun.
rethink and backpedal both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rethink | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| backpedal | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
backpedal is a hyponym of
rethink; that is, backpedal is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
rethink:
- rethink: change one's mind
- backpedal: modify one's opinion, make it less strong
Other hyponyms of rethink include
about-face.
| rethink (noun) | backpedal (noun) |
|---|---|
| thinking again about a choice previously made |
| rethink (verb) | backpedal (verb) |
|---|---|
| change one's mind | modify one's opinion, make it less strong |
| pedal backwards on a bicycle | |
| step backwards, in boxing |
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