Examples of “recant” in a Sentence

4 example sentences showing how to use recant, grouped by meaning.

verb To formally take back a statement or belief you previously expressed, especially in public.

But as Mr. Trump denounces what he describes as failures by the Washington establishment on China, Mr. Biden, an avatar of that establishment, is not recanting his past enthusiasm for engagement. — , Joe Biden’s China Journey (2020)
Convince me that I am wrong, and I will recant.
Under pressure, the scientist was forced to recant his findings.
She refused to recant her testimony even in court.