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adjective

Definition of recantednext
as in retracted

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recanted

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verb

past tense of recant
as in withdrew
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) the Inquisition forced Galileo to recant his support of the Copernican observation that the earth revolves around the sun

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recanted
  1. withdrew
  2. contradicted
  3. repressed
  4. denied
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  • On Monday, the Santa Fe District Attorney's Office announced in a press release that special prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew the state's notice of appeal against the actor.
    Janelle Ash, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some withdrew their money from the company.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of withdrew
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  • The Magic, now 19-12, have contradicted that wisdom.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, but it’s now been flatly contradicted.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of contradicted
Adjective
  • As Jana gets drawn into Maria’s mysterious death, she is forced to confront her own repressed memories from her upbringing.
    Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
  • While hosting the latest episode of his children’s series ‘Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round,’ his repressed memories begin to emerge, threatening his sanity, and possibly his life.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of repressed
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  • Combs’ lawyers denied the allegations in a statement sent to Rolling Stone.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Earlier this year, two teenagers filed a class-action lawsuit against a Kentucky youth detention center and its administrators, claiming that they were subjected to oppressive isolation, denied basic hygiene, showers, and medications, and forced to listen to a toddler song.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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