resile vs recant

resile and recant both are verbs.

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

As verbs, resile and recant are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of resile include abjure, forswear, retract.

resile (verb)	recant (verb)
return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed	formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
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.