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RECANTING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Recanting.

Recanting - as a verb

Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Example: "He retracted his earlier statements about his religion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abjure15forswear14resile6retract9

Recanting - as a noun

The act of one who recants; a retraction.

Example Sentences

"He regretted his statement and was recanting his earlier remarks."
"She was pressured into recanting her accusation against her coworker."
"The journalist faced backlash after recanting her article."
"He publicly apologized for his actions, recanting his previous position."
"After much thought, I am recanting my previous statement."
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Word Game Points

Is RECANTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recanting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECANTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RECANTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recanting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECANTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is RECANTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recanting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECANTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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