noun
a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
• Syn: ↑retraction, ↑recantation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑recant (for: ↑recantation), ↑abjure, ↑retract (for: ↑retraction)
• Hypernyms: ↑disavowal, ↑disclaimer
• Hyponyms: ↑withdrawal, ↑backdown, ↑climb-down
Useful english dictionary. 2012.