recantation (noun)

1. In the comic book series, the superhero made a recantation of his earlier statement about retiring from crime fighting.

2. During the Inquisition, individuals accused of witchcraft were often forced to make a recantation of their supposed involvement in order to avoid punishment.

3. In the horror movie, the terrified protagonist made a recantation of her belief in the supernatural after witnessing a terrifying ghostly apparition.

4. In the animated TV show, the main character's recantation of his prior dislike for vegetables inspired younger viewers to give them a try.