Retract

Renounce

Disavow

Repudiate

Abjure

Withdraw

Forswear

Disclaim

1 Synonym: Retract

He decided to retract his statement after realizing it was based on incorrect information.

The company had to retract the faulty product from the market to avoid further complaints.

She tried to retract her hand quickly, but the door had already closed on it.

Under pressure, the politician chose to retract his controversial comments during the press conference.

2 Synonym: Renounce

She decided to renounce her claim to the inheritance, choosing a simpler life instead.

They chose to renounce their citizenship to start anew in a different country.

The politician publicly renounced his previous controversial statements, hoping to regain public trust.

After years of conflict, he finally renounced violence and embraced a peaceful approach.

3 Synonym: Disavow

The politician chose to disavow any connection to the controversial group, distancing himself from their beliefs and actions.

She decided to disavow her earlier statements, realizing they were based on misinformation and could be misleading.

After the scandal, the company quickly disavowed the employee's actions, emphasizing that they did not reflect corporate values.

The celebrity disavowed the rumors, clarifying that the false claims had no basis in truth or evidence.

4 Synonym: Repudiate

The company decided to repudiate the accusations, insisting they were baseless and unfounded.

He chose to repudiate the contract, believing it was unfair and deceptive.

After much thought, she opted to repudiate her former beliefs, embracing a new perspective.

The politician attempted to repudiate his controversial statements, claiming they were taken out of context.