What does recant mean?

v. to take back or withdraw a statement or opinion that you have previously expressed

recant

🇺🇸 /rɪˈkænt/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈkænt/

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verb

to take back or withdraw a statement or opinion that you have previously expressed

After facing public backlash, the celebrity decided to recant his controversial remarks.

to take back or withdraw a statement or opinion that you have previously expressed

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