What is "recantation" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does recantation mean in English? Meaning of recantation definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "recantation" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "recantation": a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

Noun

  • Meaning: a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
  • Synonyms: abjuration recantation retraction
  • Hyponyms: backdown climb-down withdrawal
  • Hypernyms: disavowal disclaimer
  • Synonyms:

    about-face, denial, revocation, recall, abrogation, abjuration, contradiction, annulment, abnegation, reversal, withdrawal, nullification, repudiation, disclaimer, palinode, retractation, disavowal, forswearing, volte-face, disowning, backpedaling, backtracking, contraversion, gainsaying, reneging, renouncing, unsaying,

    Antonyms:

    corroboration, confirmation, agreement, approval, restoration,

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