Retraction

Pronunciation: /riːˈtrækʃən/

Retraction (noun)

  1. The act of taking back a statement or claim that was previously made.
  2. The action of pulling something back or away from a position.

Examples

  • The author issued a retraction of the previous claim.
  • The retraction of the product was announced by the company.

Common collocations: issue a retraction, request a retraction, execute a retraction, complete a retraction

Synonyms of Retraction

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Retraction

  • — An assertion is a confident statement, opposite of retraction.
  • — A confirmation supports a statement, contrasting with a retraction.