Recant (verb)

1. To withdraw or retract a statement or belief that was previously made.
2. To publicly reject or disavow a previous statement or belief.

Origin:

The word "recant" comes from the latin word "recantare" which means to withdraw, revoke or take back. it refers to the act of withdrawing or retracting a statement or belief that was previously made.

Examples:

1. He was forced to recant his statement after new evidence proved it to be false.
2. The scientist recanted his earlier theory after further research proved it to be incorrect.
3. The politician recanted his previous position on the issue after new information came to light.
4. The witness recanted her testimony in court after being threatened.
5. He recanted his earlier confession, claiming it was made under duress.