verb
- formally withdraws or renounces a former belief, statement, or position, especially under pressure
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘recant’
Examples
- The scientist recants his earlier theory after new evidence emerges.
- Under interrogation, the witness recants her previous testimony.
- The politician recants his controversial statement following public outcry.
- He recants his confession, claiming it was made under duress.
- The author recants her support for the movement in her latest book.
- She recants her harsh criticism after learning the full story.