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1. retraction
noun. ['riːˈtrækʃən'] a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion.
Synonyms
- withdrawal
- backdown
- abjuration
- climb-down
- disclaimer
- recantation
Antonyms
- nonmoving
- immobility
- immotility
- descend
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Words that Rhyme with Retraction
- dissatisfaction
- satisfaction
- liquefaction
- transaction
- subtraction
- extraction
- distraction
- contraction
- abstraction
- infraction
- diffraction
- classaction
- telaction
- interaction
- exaction
- attraction
- reaction
- inaction
- fraction
- faction
Example sentences of the word retraction
1. Noun, singular or mass
If you have to make a formal retraction, plan it carefully.
Quotes containing the word retraction
1. Genesis {Couplet} God spoke the world into existence, reifying an abstraction.Now the Creator's had second thoughts and wishes to utter a retraction.
- Beryl Dov
2. retraction
noun. ['riːˈtrækʃən'] the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back.
Synonyms
- motion
- motility
- move
Antonyms
- opening
- retreat
- boo
- moving