recant
verb (used with object)
to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
recantation
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a word derived from
recant.
Example Sentences
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When Duran came up for parole in summer 2022, Baca compiled a parole packet that included Rivera’s recantation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025
Also according to the department, Tyson claimed to have two recorded interviews with Mrs. Bryant but provided authorities with only one, which included no recantation.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 27, 2023
“Eyewitness testimony is thrown into question with recantations, including a recantation of a recantation,” the prosecutor’s office said in the statement.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2022
The judge renders the expert’s recantation meaningless, so Charles McCrory, an innocent man, remains in prison.
From Slate ● Apr. 4, 2022
But before I could say anything, Myers blurted out a full recantation of his trial testimony.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
