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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 feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

to make something appear larger or more important than it really is

To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.

to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly

To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.

to change direction or position