recant

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Years later, he said he was pressured by the FBI to recant his story.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

Later that the day, she appeared to recant the remarks in a state TV interview, warning that they should "not be misused".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

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

Editorials would demand that he either recant or retire from public life.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison