Meaning Of The Word Recant

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What's The Definition Of Recant?

recant
verb: If you recant, you say publicly that you no longer hold a set of beliefs that you had in the past.

recant in American English
to withdraw or renounce (beliefs or statements formerly held), esp. in a formal or public manner
intransitive verb: to withdraw or disavow a statement, opinion, etc., esp. formally
transitive verb: to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), esp. formally; retract

recant in British English
verb: to repudiate or withdraw (a former belief or statement), esp formally in public

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