The difference between Abrogate and Recant

When used as verbs, abrogate means to annul by an authoritative act, whereas recant means to withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

Abrogate is also adjective with the meaning: abrogated.

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  1. Abrogate as a verb (transitive):

    To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; — applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc.

  2. Abrogate as a verb (transitive):

    To put an end to; to do away with.

  3. Abrogate as a verb (molecular biology, transitive):

    To block a process or function.

  1. Abrogate as an adjective (archaic):

    Abrogated; abolished.

  1. Recant as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

    Examples:

    "Convince me that I am wrong, and I will recant."

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