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to recant
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to withdraw or take back a statement, belief, or opinion, especially publicly
recant
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Example
The professor is recanting his views on the topic in light of recent research findings.
In the upcoming meeting, the spokesperson will recant the company's previous stance on the issue.
People sometimes recant their statements when they realize the implications.
The politician currently faces pressure to recant his controversial statement made during the press conference.
Back in history, those accused of heresy sometimes had to recant their unconventional beliefs to avoid punishment.
