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单词 unsay
释义

unsay

verb

un·​say ˌən-ˈsā How to pronounce unsay (audio)
 Southern also  -ˈse
unsaid ˌən-ˈsed How to pronounce unsay (audio) ; unsaying ˌən-ˈsā-iŋ How to pronounce unsay (audio)

transitive verb

: to make as if not said : recant, retract

Synonyms

  • abjure
  • abnegate
  • forswear
  • foreswear
  • recant
  • renege
  • renounce
  • repeal
  • repudiate
  • retract
  • take back
  • withdraw
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Example Sentences

the witness tried to unsay the very testimony that he had given a few days earlier

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

unsay

verb

as in to retract
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) the witness tried to unsay the very testimony that he had given a few days earlier

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • retract
  • withdraw
  • renounce
  • deny
  • contradict
  • recant
  • forswear
  • refute
  • abandon
  • renege
  • abjure
  • repeal
  • foreswear
  • repudiate
  • take back
  • abnegate
  • relinquish
  • gainsay
  • recall
  • disavow
  • controvert
  • disown
  • forsake
  • negate
  • disclaim
  • spurn
  • disprove
  • negative
  • rebut
  • revoke
  • back down
  • dispute
  • surrender
  • backtrack
  • back off
  • disallow
  • give up
  • disagree (with)
  • bolt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • acknowledge
  • affirm
  • adhere (to)
  • admit
  • declare
  • assert
  • contend
  • proclaim
  • maintain
  • claim
  • state
  • profess
  • confirm
  • defend
  • accept
  • avow
  • maintain
  • endorse
  • uphold
  • vow
  • support
  • vouch
  • indorse
  • back
  • adopt
  • embrace
  • espouse
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