Recant – To withdraw a statement or belief; To admit something you said was not true
(Pronounced re-kant)
To remember the definition of the word recant, use the following mnemonic:
Really can't (recant) understand why I said you are the worst employee. I'll withdraw that statement, I'm sorry.
Examples of recant in a sentence
Attempts were made by the officials to force him to recant, but without effect.
After being convicted of perjury, the witness had to recant her remarks against the defendant.
The brutal dictator will behead any rebels who refuse to recant their criticisms of his rule.
