Synonyms of recant
15 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for recant is recall. Other synonyms of recant are abjure and swallow. The opposite of recant is maintain.
Synonyms and similar words for recant
verbTo withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and...
- abjureTo renounce (something) upon oath; to forswear; specifically, to recant or retract (a heresy or some other opinion); to...
- disavow
- disown
- recallTo withdraw, retract (one's words etc.); to revoke (an order).
- retractTo take back or withdraw (something that has been said or written); to disavow, to repudiate.
- revoke
- take backTo retract or withdraw (an earlier statement).
- unsay
- withcallTo withdraw or retract, especially one's words; recant; unsay.
Opposite of recant
verbMore antonyms
- affirm
- aver
- double down
- maintain
- stand firmTo resist assault or pressure.
- stand one's ground
- uphold
Meaning of recant
- verb To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
- verb To give a new cant (slant, angle) to something, in particular railway track on a curve.
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Questions about synonyms of recant
- What is another word for recant?
- Recant has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as recall, abjure and swallow.
- What is the opposite of recant?
- The opposite of recant is maintain.
- What does recant mean?
- Recant means to withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
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