word
Recant
Ree-KANT
/riːˈkænt/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
recant
Dictionary meaning
Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure.
Synonyms: resile
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Recant” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction