recant in Dutch
recant in Dutch is intrekken, terugtrekken — recant means to formally take back a statement or belief you previously expressed, especially in public.
recant in Dutch
intrekken
(ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
terugtrekken
(ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
What does "recant" mean?
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verb To formally take back a statement or belief you previously expressed, especially in public.
"Under pressure, the scientist was forced to recant his findings."
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recant in a sentence
- Under pressure, the scientist was forced to recant his findings.
- She refused to recant her testimony even in court.
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What is "recant" in Dutch?
"recant" in Dutch is intrekken, terugtrekken. recant means: To formally take back a statement or belief you previously expressed, especially in public.
How do you use "recant" in a sentence?
Example: "Under pressure, the scientist was forced to recant his findings." In Dutch, "recant" is intrekken, terugtrekken.
Are there other ways to say "recant" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "recant": intrekken, terugtrekken.
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