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

  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."

  1. Unsay as a verb:

    To withdraw, retract (something said).

  2. 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."