RETRACT

/ɹəˈtɹækt/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 10

Definition

  1. verb formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure. — synonyms: abjure, recant, forswear, resile
  2. verb pull away from a source of disgust or fear. — synonyms: shrink_back
  3. verb use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ). — synonyms: pull_back, draw_back
  4. verb pull inward or towards a center. — synonyms: draw_in

Examples

  • “An airplane retracts its wheels for flight.”
  • “A cat can retract its claws.”
  • “I retract all the accusations I made about the senator and sincerely hope he won't sue me.”

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