recant
verb (used with object)
to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
had recanted
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past perfectof recant.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Though the worker had recanted his story that day, O’Keefe’s tweet included a statement from the worker that he actually stood by his original claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
In a statement, the Justice Department said Monday the FBI was unable to confirm Tyson’s assertion that Donham had recanted her prior testimony.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2021
Earlier that day, however, the postal worker had recanted his statement in an interview with federal investigators — even though he continued to push his story online afterward.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2021
Days before trial, Lester Jones had recanted the assertion that he knew Robert.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2018
We now knew that because Myers had recanted his accusations against Walter before the trial, the State might not be entirely surprised to hear that he was denying McMillian's involvement in the crime.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
