recant

verb2

1. •
   To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

   • Convince me that I am wrong, and I will recant.
2. •
   To give a new cant (slant, angle) to something, in particular railway track on a curve.

   • Numerous curves, which previously had given no trouble at 75 and 80 m.p.h., were realigned and recanted to adapt them for 90 m.p.h. and more, [...]. — 1941