What is another word for de-claims?
Pronunciation: [dəklˈe͡ɪmz] (IPA) 
De-claims means to retract or take back a previously made statement or opinion. Some synonyms for this word include recant, retract, withdraw, disavow, renounce, and disclaim. These words all denote the act of taking back something that was previously said or claimed. De-claims is often used in legal situations where someone wants to backpedal on a previous statement or confession. It can also be used in everyday situations when someone wants to clarify or retract a statement they made without actually admitting fault or guilt. Whatever the reason for de-claiming, there are several synonyms to choose from to express the act of retracting a previously made statement.
