Recant and Support

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Recant verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

Usage example: the Inquisition forced Galileo to recant his support of the Copernican observation that the earth revolves around the sun

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Support is an antonym for recant.

Nearby Words: recantation, recanting

Support verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

Usage example: we support the students' right to speak out on local issues that affect them

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Recant is an antonym for support.

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