Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recant
verb
/rɪˈkænt/
Definition
To withdraw or retract a statement or belief formally.
Examples
- After much reflection, she decided to recant her criticism of the new policy.
- The scientist was pressured to recant his previous findings.
- During the trial, the witness agreed to recant his statement.
Meaning
To say that one no longer holds a particular opinion or belief, especially in a public way.
Synonyms
- retract
- withdraw
- recall
- disavow
- renounce
