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English to English verb
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formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure |  | Example: He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
She abjured her beliefs
source: wordnet30
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To withdraw or repudiate formally and publicly (opinions formerly expressed); to contradict, as a former declaration; to take back openly; to retract; to recall. | | source: webster1913
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To revoke a declaration or proposition; to unsay what has been said; to retract; as, convince me that I am wrong, and I will recant. | | source: webster1913
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