unsay (Meaning)

Wordnet

unsay (v)

take back what one has said

Webster

To recant or recall, as what has been said; to refract; to take back again; to make as if not said.

The witness recanted his previous testimony, unsaying all he had said before.
The politician regretted his impulsive statement and quickly unsay it.
She pretended to agree, but she couldn't unsay the harsh words she had already uttered.
The accused desperately tried to unsay his confession, but it was too late.
The apology seemed sincere, but it did not unsay the hurtful actions.
The gossip spread like wildfire, but no one dared unsay it for fear of retribution.
The truth finally came to light, unsaying years of lies and deceit.
I regretfully had to unsay my invitation when I realized I could not attend.
The child's imaginative story was so convincing that her parents couldn't unsay it.
The boss retracted his offer, unsaying all the promises he had made.

take back what one has saidTo recant or recall, as what has been said; to refract; to take back again; to make as if not said.

retract, deny, withdraw, renounce, contradict, abnegate, repeal, relinquish, renege, gainsay

adhere (to), proclaim, maintain, defend, declare, confirm, state, confirm, acknowledge, admit

The witness recanted his previous testimony, unsaying all he had said before.

The politician regretted his impulsive statement and quickly unsay it.

She pretended to agree, but she couldn't unsay the harsh words she had already uttered.

The accused desperately tried to unsay his confession, but it was too late.