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recant

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

    "Convince me that I am wrong, and I will recant."

    Similar: abjure, disavow, disown, recall, retract

Synonymsabjure, disavow, disown, recall, retract, revoke

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