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pedal Synonyms
Another word for pedal
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• noun (Context 1)
A foot-operated lever or control used to operate or modify the mechanism of a vehicle, bicycle, or piece of machinery.
Usage Example
"She slammed her foot on the brake treadle to avoid hitting the deer crossing the road."
Strongest
treadle
Strong
lever
Weak
control
• verb (Context 2)
To operate the foot levers of a bicycle or similar machine to move forward.
Usage Example
"We had to cycle vigorously to make it up the steep, winding hill."
Strongest
cycle
Strong
ride
• noun (Context 3)
A key or lever played with the feet, such as on an organ, piano, or harp, used to sustain or alter the sound.
Usage Example
"The pianist depressed the sustain treadle to let the final chord ring out across the concert hall."
Strong
treadle
• verb (Context 4)
To operate or propel a machine, vehicle, or instrument by using the feet.
Usage Example
"He slowly pedaled the small paddleboat across the quiet lake."
Strong
propel
Weak
tread
drive
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pedal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pedal