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Recant Definition & Meaning

recant
verb
  1. formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure; "He retracted his earlier statements about his religion"; "She abjured her beliefs"

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What does recant mean?
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure; "He retracted his earlier statements about his religion"; "She abjured her beliefs"
What part of speech is recant?
Recant is a verb.

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