recant

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Decades after she and her sister had become sensations, Maggie Fox admitted it had all been a hoax — only to recant the confession later.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

Members of the congregation were urged to publicly recant their sins.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024

It’s also unclear why Autry would recant his testimony now.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

She withdrew the allegation later, but Trump's biographer points out that her alimony payments were likely in danger if she did not recant.

From Salon • May 1, 2023

She’d had to tell him the charges she’d made and tried to recant when she was begging for his assistance.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo