Recant
Recant verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Reconsider and recant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reconsider" instead a verb "Recant".
Nearby Words: recantation, recanting
Reconsider
Reconsider verb - To consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal.
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Synonyms for Reconsider
Recant and reconsider are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Recant" instead a verb "Reconsider".
Nearby Words: reconsideration, reconsidering
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