recantation

Other forms: recantations

Definitions of recantation
  1. noun
    a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
    synonyms: abjuration, retraction
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    types:
    backdown, climb-down, withdrawal
    a retraction of a previously held position
    type of:
    disavowal, disclaimer
    denial of any connection with or knowledge of
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