The difference between Contradict and Recant

When used as verbs, contradict means to deny the truth of (a statement or statements), whereas recant means to withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.


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  1. Contradict as a verb:

    To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).

    Examples:

    "His testimony contradicts hers."

  2. Contradict as a verb:

    To deny the truth of the statement(s) made by (a person).

    Examples:

    "Everything he says contradicts me."

  3. Contradict as a verb:

    To be contrary to (something).

  4. Contradict as a verb (obsolete):

    To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something).

  5. Contradict as a verb (obsolete):

    To give an order contrary to one given by (another person), oppose or resist (someone).

  6. Contradict as a verb (obsolete):

    To speak against; to forbid.

  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."