verb
- to retract or take back something that has been said
Usage: rare; literary
Examples
- He wished he could unspeak the harsh words he had said in anger.
- Once the secret was revealed, there was no way to unspeak it.
- She tried to unspeak her promise, but it was too late.
- The politician attempted to unspeak his controversial statement.
- You cannot unspeak words that have already caused pain.