recant
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
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- recantation noun
- recanter noun
- recantingly adverb
- unrecanted adjective
- unrecanting adjective
Etymology
Origin of recant
1525–35; < Latin recantāre to sing back, sing again, equivalent to re- re- + cantāre, frequentative of canere to sing; chant
Example Sentences
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The resort also began charging for parking on weekends and holidays, with the funds partially subsidizing regular weekend shuttle buses from Enumclaw, but within days, Crystal recanted on a plan to charge season passholders.
From Seattle Times
A rep for Jonathan Majors claims to have obtained two written statements from a woman recanting the assault allegations she leveled against the actor.
From Los Angeles Times
She later recanted that she was choked, but Texas still fired Beard as university lawyers called him “unfit” to lead the program.
From Seattle Times
According to media reports, his attorney denied the allegations and said the unidentified victim has since recanted.
From Washington Times
The evidence consists of two written statements from the 30-year-old woman recanting the allegations, video footage from a vehicle where the incident is said to have occurred and testimony from the driver and other witnesses.
From Washington Times
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