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unsay

/ʌnˈseɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does unsay mean?

verb

To take back or retract something that has been said, or to make something previously said or done seem less important or less serious. To cancel or withdraw something, such as a statement or a decision.

Example

"She tried to unsay the hurtful words she had spoken to her sister."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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