retractation

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After I have made a public retractation all my comrades who have hitherto been my friends will fall away from me and despise me.

From Too Rich A Romance by Streckfuss, Adolph

What they demanded of him was a retractation of all the articles brought against him, with an unconditional submission to the council.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 by Johnson, Rossiter

In reality, it was not to the interest of the English that she should resume her man's dress, and so make null and void a retractation obtained with such difficulty.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 by Johnson, Rossiter

John's voice held a certain regret, but no retractation.

From The War-Workers by Delafield, E.M.

Wrong, very wrong!" he rejoined; "that arrogant fellow will try to make it be believed that his retractation was given as an equivalent for the suspension of the performance.

From The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second by Gozzi, Count Carlo