Used in a Sentence

recanted

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for recanted.

Editorial note

The accuser even recanted, signing a witnessed statement to the effect that they lied about the whole thing.

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Quick take

To give a new cant (slant, angle) to something, in particular railway track on a curve.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of recanted gathered in one view.

verb

To give a new cant (slant, angle) to something, in particular railway track on a curve.

verb

(ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for recanted.

verb

To give a new cant (slant, angle) to something, in particular railway track on a curve.

verb

(ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

Example sentences

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The accuser even recanted, signing a witnessed statement to the effect that they lied about the whole thing.

2

If you're referring to Brendan Eich, keep in mind that he never recanted his contribution to Proposition 8.

3

Steve said a lot of stuff that he later (not so much recanted as entirely) ignored.

4

But after a few weeks, recanted his decision and went ahead with the book title.

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For example, plenty of powerful white men held pro-segregationist views in the 60's and recanted in the 80's without getting blacklisted.

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Even after she recanted a year later the witch hunt had sprung well into action.

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They have not done so, or recanted their post, or even recognized Ben's efforts since.

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The CEO made remarks that were supported by the anti-Semitic and morally bankrupt BDS movement, then recanted when business was at stake.

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If Eich had recanted his earlier bigoted beliefs, there wouldn't have been a pushback.

10

I suspect all of the major advocates of these have either recanted or died off---at least I hope so.

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You've then recanted, pulled back into your shell and defended your original expression.

12

However, I have recanted my previous position because if every series tend to go downwards, why not reading the first few books?

Quote examples

1

They kind of recanted that statement and said they meant it for "web servers" and stuff like that.

2

He then recanted his recantation, but admitted to a journalist that “It’s very possible I misunderstood what [Willingham] said.” Mr Webb also testified that he was promised no benefit in exchange for his testimony.

3

Yeah, but the point of being a journalist is to find out the truth behind rumors, not just to say, "Hey, did you know that there are rumors about a high school boy?" The reporter claims she saw "bank statements"...the validity of which seem to be in question if the boy has recanted everything.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use recanted in a sentence?

The accuser even recanted, signing a witnessed statement to the effect that they lied about the whole thing.

What does recanted mean?

To give a new cant (slant, angle) to something, in particular railway track on a curve.

What part of speech is recanted?

recanted is commonly used as verb.