Recant: meaning, definitions and examples

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recant

 

[ rษชหˆkant ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

admitting error

To recant means to publicly take back or withdraw a statement or belief, especially one that you have previously affirmed. It often involves admitting that you were wrong or mistaken.

Synonyms

renounce, retract, revoke

Examples of usage

  • He was forced to recant his earlier statement under pressure.
  • She had to recant her controversial opinions after facing criticism.
  • The scientist was asked to recant his theory in light of new evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "recant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น retractar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคชเคธ เคฒเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช widerrufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menarik kembali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั€ะตะบั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odwoล‚aฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ’คๅ›žใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉtracter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ retractarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geri almak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ ํšŒํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฑุงุฌุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odvolat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvolaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’คๅ›ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preklicati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draga til baka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒœ แƒฌแƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geri รงษ™kmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ retractarse

Etymology

The word 'recant' originates from the Latin word 'recantare', which means to revoke or make a public declaration against something previously stated. The term was commonly used in religious contexts, particularly during the Inquisition, where individuals were often forced to recant their beliefs under threat of punishment. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of retracting or renouncing a statement or belief.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,916, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.