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Meaning of retracts
The primary meaning of the word "retracts" is to pull something back or to withdraw a statement.
Etymology of retracts
The word "retracts" comes from the Latin "retrahere", which means "to pull back" or "to draw back"
It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of pulling something back or withdrawing a statement
Synonyms
withdraws
pulls back
takes back
rescinds
revokes
cancels
annuls
nullifies
voids
repeals
recalls
reverses
backtracks
backpedals
renounces
disavows
disclaims
repudiates
denies
refutes
contradicts
recants
apologizes
reconsiders
amends
corrects
modifies
alters
changes
shifts
moves away
moves back
steps back
draws back
falls back
Definitions
- To pull something back, typically into a smaller space or into a position of safety
- * To withdraw or take back something, such as a statement, an offer, or a promise
- * To officially cancel or reverse a decision, a statement, or an action
Usage Examples
- The company retracts its previous statement and apologizes for the mistake
- * She retracts her hand after touching the hot stove
- * The government retracts its decision to raise taxes due to public opposition
Antonyms
asserts
claims
declares
states
affirms
confirms
verifies
validates
maintains
upholds
supports
defends
justifies
promotes
advances
proceeds
continues
persists
repeats
reiterates
emphasizes
stresses
reinforces
restores
reinstates