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Recant

Part of Speech: verb

Definition:

1. Withdraw or formally renounce a belief or statement.
2. Disavow or refute a previously held opinion.

Examples:

1. The scientist decided to recant his controversial theory after convincing evidence against it emerged.
2. After his arrest, the suspect was pressured to recant his statement.

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