Retract

Pronunciation: /riːˈtrækt/

Retract (verb)

  1. to say that something you said earlier is not true or correct.
  2. to pull something back into its original position or inside something else.
  3. 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