Home
Work area
Library
Dictionary
Enter the word for search
recantation
UK
/ˌriːkænˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌriːkænˈteɪʃən/
Overview
Phrases
Examples
AI Expert
Dictionaries
recantation
noun
recantations
pl
UK
/ˌriːkænˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌriːkænˈteɪʃən/
Translations
отречение
The scientist's recantation of his previous theory shocked the academic community.
Отречение ученого от его предыдущей теории шокировало академическое сообщество.
отказ
His public recantation of his earlier statements was unexpected.
Его публичный отказ от предыдущих заявлений был неожиданным.
Definitions
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A formal statement in which a previous assertion is withdrawn or renounced.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.
Synonyms
retraction
withdrawal
disavowal
repudiation
abjuration
Overview
Phrases
Examples
AI Expert
Dictionaries