RETRACTING

Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 16

Scrabble letter values: R₁E₁T₁R₁A₁C₃T₁I₁N₁G₂ = 13

Definition

RETRACTING is the present participle of RETRACT.

verb RETRACT: formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure.

Synonyms of RETRACT: abjure, recant, forswear, resile

“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.”