recants

[US]/rɪˈkænt/
[UK]/rɪˈkænt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to withdraw a statement or belief; to renounce a religious or political belief

Phrases & Collocations

he recants

she recants

they recant

recants statement

recants confession

publicly recants

recants under pressure

recants his words

recants her claim

recants the truth

Example Sentences

the witness recants his testimony in court.

she recants her previous statement about the incident.

after much pressure, he recants his confession.

the author recants his controversial views in the new edition.

he recants his support for the policy after public backlash.

she recants her claims about the company's practices.

the politician recants his earlier remarks during the debate.

under duress, he recants his original position on the matter.

the defendant recants his plea deal after consulting with his lawyer.

she publicly recants her endorsement of the candidate.

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