recant

/ɹəˈkænt/ · verb

Meaning

To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

retract(English)abjure(English)forswear(English)withdraw(English)reject(English)budge(English)reconsider(English)take back(English)recantation(English)apostasy(English)excommunicated(English)renounce(English)

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Sources

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