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unsay

[ uhn-sey ]

/ ʌnˈseɪ /

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verb (used with object), un·said, un·say·ing.

to withdraw (something said), as if it had never been said; retract.

Origin of unsay

First recorded in 1425–75, unsay is from the late Middle English word unsayen. See un-², say¹

Words nearby unsay

unsaturated fats, unsaturated fatty acid, unsavory, unsavoury, unsavvy, unsay, unsayable, unscathed, unscented, unscheduled, unschooled

Example sentences from the Web for unsay

Thus Foley massaged a deal with the first George Bush to unsay his 1988 pledge: "Read my lips- no new taxes."

The Indispensible Nancy Pelosi |Robert Shrum |March 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
You have only to unsay—tell me you have a right to demand it.'

Evan Harrington, Complete |George Meredith
Only you did not mean quite what you said so too articulately, and you will unsay it, if you please, and unthink it near the elms.

The Letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2) 1845-1846 |Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett
Then spake the wise Allfather and prayed Reidmar to unsay his word, and cease to desire the gold.

The Story of Sigurd the Volsung |William Morris

It was now too late to unsay the words, but not too late to mislead his hearers.

The Buffalo Runners |R.M. Ballantyne
"No—indeed, neither of us can unsay such words," said Orsino.

Don Orsino |F. Marion Crawford

British Dictionary definitions for unsay

unsay

/ (ʌnˈseɪ) /

verb -says, -saying or -said

(tr) to retract or withdraw (something said or written)