Retraction
nounrɪ'trækʃən
Noun
the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back
“the retraction of the landing gear”
“retraction of the foreskin”
Type of:MotionMoveMovementa disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
Type of:DisavowalDisclaimer
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Similar Words
- Abjuration
- Recantation
- Retract