Recant
Recant verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Throw off and recant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Throw off" instead a verb "Recant".
Nearby Words: recantation, recanting
Throw off
Throw off verb - To draw the attention or mind to something else.
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