recantation Definition

recant
verb recanted, recanting

intr
1. To revoke a former declaration.
intr
2. To disclaim one's (usually religious or political) beliefs, especially publicly.
tr & intr
3. To withdraw or retract (a statement, belief, etc).

Thesaurus: withdraw, rescind, retract, disavow, forswear, renounce, repudiate, disown, disclaim, abjure, abrogate, deny.

Derivative: recantation
noun

Derivative: recanter
noun

Etymology: 16c: from Latin recantare to revoke, from cantare to sing.