The difference between Unsay and Unspeak

When used as verbs, unsay means to withdraw, retract (something said), whereas unspeak means to retract what one has spoken, to unsay.

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  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."

  1. Unspeak as a verb (rare):

    To retract what one has spoken, to unsay.

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