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recants

The word “recants” has 2 syllables: re-cants

It's pronounced as /rɪˈkænts/

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

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

Synonyms for recants

Antonyms for recants

Meanings of recants

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

Example Sentences

  • Under pressure from the media, he finally recants his earlier claims.
  • The prisoner often recants his confessions during appeals.
  • If she recants her testimony, the case might be dismissed.
  • He rarely recants, even when presented with clear evidence.
  • The official recants only after being confronted with new documents.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recants, such as: abandons, abjures, abnegates, accepts, acknowledges, admits, adopts.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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