recant
to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
to withdraw or disavow a statement, opinion, etc., especially formally.
Origin of recant
1Other words for recant
Other words from recant
- re·can·ta·tion [ree-kan-tey-shuhn], /ˌri kænˈteɪ ʃən/, noun
- re·cant·er, noun
- re·cant·ing·ly, adverb
- un·re·cant·ed, adjective
- un·re·cant·ing, adjective
Words that may be confused with recant
- recant , recount
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How to use recant in a sentence
Even General Schenck's order admits him to vote, if he recants upon oath.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Seven | Abraham Lincoln"As good as any other dictation: better in one respect, for it so often recants its judgments," said Dunn, sarcastically.
Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) | Charles James LeverIf such an offender recants, he shall stay in gaol until he obtains two sureties.
Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. | S. A. ReillyNow Mr. Webster comes out, by two agents, and recants this declaration.
Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 3 (of 3) | Theodore Parker
British Dictionary definitions for recant
/ (rɪˈkænt) /
to repudiate or withdraw (a former belief or statement), esp formally in public
Origin of recant
1Derived forms of recant
- recantation (ˌriːkænˈteɪʃən), noun
- recanter, noun
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