Retracts a formerly held belief (7)

I believe the answer is:

recants

(Other definitions for recants that I've seen before include "Retracts" , "takes back what was said" , "Disclaims, takes back" , "Withdraws declaration" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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