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retract

verb

/rɪˈtrækt/

Meaning

to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back

The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.

retract a statement

withdraw, recant, rescind, revoke, pull back

affirm, confirm, assert

retract statement, retract offer, retract claws, retract promise

To keep or put something in a steady position so that it does not fall.

To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

to come before in time or order

to give something to someone in exchange for money