recant vs resile

recant and resile both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recant	No	No	Yes	No
resile	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, recant and resile are synonyms defined as:

recant and resile: formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Other synonyms of recant include abjure, forswear, retract.

recant (verb)	resile (verb)
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure	return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed
	formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
	spring back; spring away from an impact
	pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc.