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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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But by her reckoning, the system has — belatedly — gotten a few things right: Last year, after reviewing a copy of the recantation, the state released Duran on parole.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024

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 getting a recantation from Myers would be a much bigger deal.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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