recantation

noun

Definition of recantationnext
as in retraction

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  1. retraction
  2. renunciation
  3. repudiation
  4. denial
Noun
  • After the retraction of the previous guidance, investors are even more concerned with Nike's ability to restore growth.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But Young said the network fell short of a full retraction of the story.
    Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of retraction
Noun
  • The very public renunciation sent shock waves through the world of philanthropy, and both donors and institutions reeled.
    Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Conclusion: Agency Portals as Fragile as Cobwebs Despite Biden’s renunciation of the Trump project, many guidance documents remain unburied.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of renunciation
Noun
  • The election results were at least in part a repudiation of institutional authorities (the federal government, our public-health apparatus, the media), and crypto helped deliver them: The industry formed a super PAC that raised more than $200 million to support crypto-friendly politicians.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other California reform advocates, however, rejected the idea that the election results were a repudiation of progressive policies.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of repudiation
Noun
  • When her team received the denial for Benji’s care, McCoy set out to gather hard evidence to demonstrate the necessity of his treatment.
    Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
  • His instant denial of having given the 4-year-old the penny was a) expected and b) necessitated further investigation.
    Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of denial
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