prevacate

/prɪˈvækɪteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to recant or go back on a previous statement or action

“She prevacated her previous apology to save face.”

2. verb

to invalidate or annul a previous action or decision

“The company prevacated the merger after new information came to light.”

Synonyms

  • recant
  • retract

Antonyms

  • affirm
  • ratify