noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
retraction of a previous statement; taking back one's words
Used when someone formally or explicitly withdraws something they just said, often in a debate, apology, or correction. Can be used as a noun or with する.
彼は前言撤回して、新しい提案を出した。
He retracted his earlier statement and made a new proposal.
前言撤
I take back what I said. My earlier remark was mistaken.