Reprobate and Recant

Reprobate

Reprobate verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.
Usage example: without hesitation she reprobated such an indecent idea

Recant and reprobate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recant" instead a verb "Reprobate".

Nearby Words: reprobated, reprobation, reprobating

Recant

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

Reprobate and recant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reprobate" instead a verb "Recant".

Nearby Words: recantation, recanting
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