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recant 1

verbdomain: v speaking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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Definition

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Examples

  • 1.He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
  • 2.She abjured her beliefs

Synonyms

  • formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

  • formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

  • formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

  • formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

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