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recantation

NOUN
retraction
Synonyms
STRONG
abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment contradiction denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing nullification recall repudiation reversal revocation volte-face withdrawal
WEAK
backpedaling backtracking contraversion gainsaying palinode reneging renouncing retractation unsaying
Antonyms
STRONG
agreement approval confirmation corroboration restoration

Example Sentences

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When Duran came up for parole in summer 2022, Baca compiled a parole packet that included Rivera’s recantation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

Also according to the department, Tyson claimed to have two recorded interviews with Mrs. Bryant but provided authorities with only one, which included no recantation.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

“Eyewitness testimony is thrown into question with recantations, including a recantation of a recantation,” the prosecutor’s office said in the statement.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2022

The judge renders the expert’s recantation meaningless, so Charles McCrory, an innocent man, remains in prison.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2022

But before I could say anything, Myers blurted out a full recantation of his trial testimony.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson