Re·cant v. t. [imp. & p. p. Recanted; p. pr. & vb. n. Recanting.] To withdraw or repudiate formally and publicly (opinions formerly expressed); to contradict, as a former declaration; to take back openly; to retract; to recall.
How soon . . . ease would recant
Vows made in pain, as violent and void! --Milton.
Syn: -- To retract; recall; revoke; abjure; disown; disavow. See Renounce.