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recantation

UK
/ˌriːkænˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌriːkænˈteɪʃən/

Translations

recantationnoun
recantations
pl
UK
/ˌriːkænˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌriːkænˈteɪʃən/
The scientist's recantation of his previous theory shocked the academic community.
Отречение ученого от его предыдущей теории шокировало академическое сообщество.
His public recantation of his earlier statements was unexpected.
Его публичный отказ от предыдущих заявлений был неожиданным.
Synonyms
retraction
withdrawal
disavowal
repudiation
abjuration

Definitions

recantationnoun
The act of withdrawing or renouncing a statement or belief, especially formally or publicly.
The scientist's recantation of his earlier theory surprised the academic community.
A formal statement in which a previous assertion is withdrawn or renounced.
The witness submitted a written recantation to the court.
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