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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Contradict and Recant
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Contradict as a verb:
To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).
Examples:
"His testimony contradicts hers."
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Contradict as a verb:
To deny the truth of the statement(s) made by (a person).
Examples:
"Everything he says contradicts me."
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Contradict as a verb:
To be contrary to (something).
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Contradict as a verb (obsolete):
To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something).
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Contradict as a verb (obsolete):
To give an order contrary to one given by (another person), oppose or resist (someone).
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Contradict as a verb (obsolete):
To speak against; to forbid.
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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."