word
Retract
Ree-TRAKT
/riːˈtrækt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
retract
Dictionary meaning
Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure.
Examples
- I retracted my earlier statements about my religion.
Synonyms: resile
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