Recantations — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ri-ˈkant/ re·cant

Meaning & Definition of Recantations

Recantations (verb)

  1. to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly, renounce
  2. revoke
  3. to make an open confession of error

Recantations (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in denials, disavowals

    similar: denials, disaffirmances, disavowals, disownments, renunciations, repudiations, retractions, bait and switches, switcheroos, reconsiderations, retreats, second thoughts, about-faces, about-turns (British), flip-flops, reversals, turnabouts, turnarounds, U-turns, volte-faces, hesitations, indecisions, irresolutions, vacillations, wobblings

Related Entry: Recant (verb)

Recant is a different word from Recantations. The synonyms below are for recant, not for recantations.

  1. to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)

    "the Inquisition forced Galileo to recant his support of the Copernican observation that the earth revolves around the sun"

    similar: abjure, abnegate, forswear, renege, renounce, repeal, repudiate, retract, take back, unsay, withdraw
    related: contradict, deny, disavow, disclaim, disown, gainsay, negate, negative, abandon, bolt, forsake, give up, relinquish, spurn, surrender, controvert, disagree (with), disprove, dispute, rebut, refute, back down, back off, backtrack, disallow, recall, revoke
    opposite: adhere (to)
    near: acknowledge, admit, affirm, assert, avow, claim, contend, declare, maintain, proclaim, profess, state, vouch, vow, back, confirm, defend, endorse, espouse, support, uphold, accept, adopt, embrace

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Recantations

The most common words with a similar meaning to Recantations:

British: about-turns
denials, disaffirmances, disavowals, disownments, renunciations, repudiations, retractions, bait and switches, switcheroos, reconsiderations, retreats, second thoughts, about-faces, flip-flops, reversals, turnabouts, turnarounds, U-turns, volte-faces, hesitations, indecisions, irresolutions, vacillations, wobblings

Word Forms of Recantations

Inflections: recanted, recanting, recants

Derived words: recantation (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Recantations

Latin recantare, from re- + cantare to sing chant

First known use: 1535t

Frequently Asked Questions about Recantations

What does "Recantations" mean?

"Recantations" means to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly, renounce. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly, renounce.

What is another word for "Recantations"?

Other words for "Recantations" include denials, disaffirmances, disavowals, disownments, renunciations, repudiations, retractions and bait and switches. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Recantations" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Recantations"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Recantations". Common alternatives include denials, disaffirmances, disavowals, disownments, renunciations, repudiations, retractions, bait and switches, switcheroos and reconsiderations.

Is "Recantations" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Recantations" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Recantations"?

"Recantations" is pronounced /ri-ˈkant/ and divided into syllables as re·cant.

What is the origin of the word "Recantations"?

"Recantations" comes from Latin recantare, from re- + cantare to sing chant. First known use: 1535t.

What is another word for "Recantations" meaning "as in denials, disavowals"?

When "Recantations" (noun) means as in denials, disavowals, synonyms include denials, disaffirmances, disavowals, disownments, renunciations and repudiations.

What are the forms of "Recantations"?

The word forms of "Recantations" include recanted, recanting and recants.