Recant

Pronunciation

• IPA: /rəˈkænt/
• Rhymes: -ænt

Origin

First attested in 1535, from Latin recantare, present active infinitive of recanto ("to sing back, reecho, sing again, repeat in singing, recant, recall, revoke, charm back or away"), from re- ("back") + canto ("to chant, to sing"), frequentative of cano.

Full definition of recant

Verb

1. (ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.Convince me that I am wrong, and I will recant.
• MiltonHow soon ... ease would recant
  Vows made in pain, as violent and void!

Synonyms

• abjure
• disavow
• disown
• recall
• retract
• revoke
• take back
• unsay
• withcall

Related terms

• recantation
• recanter

Anagrams

• canter, carnet, centra, Cretan, nectar, trance