widerrufen — meaning in English

English meaning

• recant verb To formally take back a statement or belief you previously expressed, especially in public.
• rescind verb To officially cancel or revoke something, such as a law, order, or agreement.
• revoke verb To officially cancel or withdraw something, such as a license, law, or permission.

Senses

widerrufen is used for these senses in English:

• recant (ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
• rescind (transitive) To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.
• revoke (transitive) To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing.

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