Recant

·  Recant

Definition
(verb) formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Synonyms : abjure , forswear , resile , retract

Example Sentence

• He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
• She abjured her beliefs

Mnemonics: RE (again) + CANT (cannot) = "I have told you this AGAIN and AGAIN, it CANNOT be done, it has been REJECTED."