to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), esp. formally; retract.

to withdraw or disavow a statement, opinion, etc., esp. formally.

verb

confirm , emphasize , recapitulate

verb

abjure , abnegate , abrogate , annul , apostatize , back down , back off , back out , backtrack , call back , cancel , contradict , countermand , deny , dial back , disavow , disclaim , disown , eat one’s words , forswear , go back on one’s word , nullify , recall , renege , renounce , repeal , repudiate , rescind , retract , revoke , take back , unsay , void , weasel out , welsh * , withdraw , worm out ofnotes:recant means to formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief , while retract means to take back or to draw back or in , abandon