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单词 recant
释义 re·cant
\rə̇ˈkant, rēˈ-, -kaa(ə)nt\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin recantare, from re- + cantare to sing — more at chant
transitive verb
1.
 a. : to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly
  < recant all opinions which differed from those proclaimed by the central leadership — P.E.Mosely >
 b. : to make renunciation of (a course of action)
  < didn't show up … to recant his sins — Time >
2. : retract, revoke
 < do this or else I do recant the pardon — Shakespeare >
intransitive verb
: to take back or disavow an opinion, declaration, or course of action : make an open confession of error
 < never hesitates to recant whenever the progress of his thinking has brought about what he considers an improvement upon his former views — André Martinet >
Synonyms: see abjure
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