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
Words Nearby recant
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How to use recant in a sentence
Baltimore’s recant hasn’t changed a thing, Wade argues, writing to the Los Angeles Times’ Hiltzik that he believes “the totality of the quote” still supports his case.
When a Good Scientist Is the Wrong Source - Issue 102: Hidden Truths | Thomas Levenson | June 23, 2021 | NautilusThere are still many open questions around the situation — like if Apple was aware of García Martínez’s writing, if he was terminated or willingly resigned, and if he was given a chance to recant his earlier stated views before leaving.
How angry Apple employees’ petition led to a controversial new hire’s departure | Shirin Ghaffary | May 14, 2021 | VoxSo if Newsom’s supporters can convince enough recall signatories to recant by June 8, he can avoid a referendum.
California Voters Should Start Preparing For A Recall Election | Nathaniel Rakich (nathaniel.rakich@fivethirtyeight.com) | May 4, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightA claim made by a postal worker in Pennsylvania about ballots being tampered with was later recanted.
If there is any real evidence of fraud, Mr. President, it’s time to put up | Philip Bump | November 28, 2020 | Washington PostThe board of overseers found out that Carey offered her a nondisclosure agreement to recant the testimony in exchange for the title to his car and $1,000.
Maine Hires Lawyers With Criminal Records to Defend Its Poorest Residents | by Samantha Hogan, The Maine Monitor, with data analysis by Agnel Philip | October 6, 2020 | ProPublica
However, she has since refused to recant her story and stands by her original claim.
Somalia Jails Woman and Journalist Over Soldier Rape Claims | Laila Ali | February 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTA great opinion prevailed that he was about to recant; others thought that he wanted further time.
Fox's Book of Martyrs | John FoxeIt was not too late, he would recant, and go back and enter the Church, and become a great and powerful prelate.
Robert Annys: Poor Priest | Annie Nathan MeyerHe shall do this; or else I do recant The pardon that I late pronouncèd here.
The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 | Ministry of EducationHe was required to recant, to abjure the doctrines he had taught; not in private, but publicly before the world.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VI | John LordHe did not like the idea of being alone, and if he did not formally recant in so many words, he did so by his actions.
Down the Rhine | Oliver Optic
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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