Answer: backpedal

AnswerCrossword Clue
BACKPEDALRetreat
BACKPEDALReverse directions
BACKPEDALGo in reverse
BACKPEDALRetreat in the ring
backpedalMove hastily backward
backpedalMove the pedals of a bicycle backward in order to brake
backpedalto pedal backwards
backpedalReverse one's previous action or opinion