Recant

Definition of Recant

1. Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure Verb

Synonyms for word "recant"

abjure
forswear
resile
retract

Semanticaly linked words with "recant"

disown
renounce
repudiate

Lexical Analysis for "recant"

recantation
Noun
derivation
1
1. a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

Words Rhyme with recant

applicant
arccosecant
arcsecant
communicant
coruscant
cosecant
decant
descant
desiccant
discant
impeccant
indicant
insignificant
intoxicant
lubricant
mendicant

Etymology for recant

etymologically related recantation
etymologically related recanter
is derived from recanted
is derived from recanting
is derived from recants

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