recant
1 of 1verb/rɪˈkænt/
Forms:recants,recanting,recanted,recanted
1
to take back a statement or belief, especially publicly
- The politician currently faces pressure to recant his controversial statement made during the press conference.
- The professor is recanting his views on the topic in light of recent research findings.
- People sometimes recant their statements when they realize the implications.
- In the upcoming meeting, the spokesperson will recant the company's previous stance on the issue.
- Back in history, those accused of heresy sometimes had to recant their unconventional beliefs to avoid punishment.