unsay | Definition of unsay

Synonyms and Antonyms of unsay

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 of unsay

abjure, abnegate, forswear (also foreswear), recant, renege, renounce, repeal, repudiate, retract, take back, withdraw

Words Related to unsay

contradict, deny, disavow, disclaim, disown, gainsay, negate, negative

abandon, bolt, forsake, give up, relinquish, spurn, surrender

controvert, disagree (with), disprove, dispute, rebut, refute

back down, back off, backtrack

disallow, recall, revoke

Near Antonyms of unsay

acknowledge, admit, affirm, assert, avow, claim, contend, declare, maintain, proclaim, profess, state, vouch, vow

back, confirm, defend, endorse (also indorse), espouse, maintain, support, uphold

accept, adopt, embrace

Antonyms of unsay