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retract
1[ri-trakt]
verb (used with object)
to draw back or in.
to retract fangs.
verb (used without object)
to draw back within itself or oneself, fold up, or the like, or to be capable of doing this.
The blade retracts.
retract
2[ri-trakt]
verb (used with object)
to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, especially formally or explicitly; take back.
Synonyms: , , , , ,to withdraw or revoke (a decree, promise, etc.).
Synonyms: , , , , ,
verb (used without object)
to draw or shrink back.
to withdraw a promise, vow, etc.
to make a disavowal of a statement, opinion, etc.; recant.
retract
/ ˌriːtrækˈteɪʃən, rɪˈtrækt /
verb
(tr) to draw in (a part or appendage)
a snail can retract its horns
to retract the landing gear of an aircraft
to withdraw (a statement, opinion, charge, etc) as invalid or unjustified
to go back on (a promise or agreement)
(intr) to shrink back, as in fear
phonetics to modify the articulation of (a vowel) by bringing the tongue back away from the lips
Other Word Forms
- retractable adjective
- retractible adjective
- retractability noun
- retractibility noun
- retractation noun
- unretractable adjective
- ˈٰٲ adjective
- ˈٰپ adjective
- ˌٰٲˈٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of retract1
Word History and Origins
Origin of retract1
Example Sentences
Our debunk post was then picked up by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who wrongly claimed that it showed the BBC had retracted its coverage of the aid centre killings.
Reports suggest these were retracted or otherwise removed shortly before the attacks began, allowing dozens of drones stored inside to take off.
She also claimed, wrongly, that the BBC had retracted a story.
Years later, prosecutors noted the retracted statement by the fellow student, as well as another person who said Nickerson confessed to killing Peterson when she confronted him for dealing drugs, but neither story was corroborated.
Weeks later, the minor retracted her earlier statements and withdrew her allegations, reports said.
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