The difference between Recant and Unsay
When used as verbs, recant means to withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly, whereas unsay means to withdraw, retract (something said).
check bellow for the other definitions of Recant and Unsay
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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."
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Unsay as a verb:
To withdraw, retract (something said).
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Unsay as a verb:
To not have said (since this is physically impossible usually in the subjunctive, as I wish I could unsay).
Examples:
"There are somethings I'd like to unsay... to my boss... right before he decided to fire me."