Rescind vs. Recant

Rescindverb

(transitive) To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.

Rescindverb

(transitive) To cut away or off.

Rescindverb

To cut off; to abrogate; to annul.

Rescindverb

Specifically, to vacate or make void, as an act, by the enacting authority or by superior authority; to repeal; as, to rescind a law, a resolution, or a vote; to rescind a decree or a judgment.

Rescindverb

annul by recalling or rescinding;

Recantverb

(ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

Recantverb

To withdraw or repudiate formally and publicly (opinions formerly expressed); to contradict, as a former declaration; to take back openly; to retract; to recall.

Recantverb

To revoke a declaration or proposition; to unsay what has been said; to retract; as, convince me that I am wrong, and I will recant.

Recantverb

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure;

Recantverb

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical