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retraction

noun

/rɪˈtrækʃən/

Meaning

the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief

The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.

withdrawal, recantation, revocation, denial, reversal

assertion, confirmation, affirmation

issue retraction, demand retraction, publish retraction, formal retraction

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.