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recanted

The word “recanted” has 3 syllables: re-cant-ed

It's pronounced as /rɪˈkæntɪd/

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In the thesaurus, “recanted” has 63 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

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Synonyms for recanted

Antonyms for recanted

Meanings of recanted

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

Example Sentences

  • He recanted his confession after claiming it was made under duress.
  • The witness recanted her statement before the trial began.
  • She later recanted her accusations in a written letter.
  • The politician recanted his controversial remarks during a press conference.
  • After reviewing the evidence, the suspect recanted his earlier testimony.

On this page you'll find 95 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recanted, such as: abandoned, abjured, abnegated, accepted, acknowledged, admitted, adopted.

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Related Words

abandoned

backed down

backed off

backed out

abjured

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