Retract
Pronunciation: /riːˈtrækt/
Retract (verb)
- to say that something you said earlier is not true or correct.
- to pull something back into its original position or inside something else.
- to officially take back a statement or promise.
Examples
- She decided to retract her harsh comments.
- He had to retract his statement after realizing the mistake.
Common collocations: retract a statement, retract an accusation, retract claws, retract landing gear, retract a claim