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recant

verb

/rɪˈkænt/

Meaning

to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally

He recanted his previous statement in court.

recant a confession

withdraw, renounce, retract, deny, repudiate

assert, confirm, maintain

recant statement, recant confession, recant belief, recant testimony

to have a different opinion; to not agree

to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

To intimidate or bully someone into doing something

to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth

to send goods or services to another country for sale