Associations to the word «Recant»
Wiktionary
RECANT, verb. (ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
Dictionary definition
RECANT, verb. Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure; "He retracted his earlier statements about his religion"; "She abjured her beliefs".
Wise words
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