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recant

The word “recant” has 2 syllables: re-cant

It's pronounced as /rɪˈkænt/

What is synonym and antonym for recant?

In the thesaurus, “recant” has 38 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for recant along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for recant

Antonyms for recant

Meanings of recant

  • verb
    1. To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

Example Sentences

  • Under pressure, he was forced to recant his previous statement.
  • The witness decided to recant her testimony in court.
  • The philosopher refused to recant his beliefs, even when threatened.
  • She had to publicly recant her false accusations.
  • The journalist would not recant the article despite the backlash.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recant, such as: abandon, abjure, abnegate, accept, acknowledge, admit, adopt.

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