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Detailed Synonyms for retraction in English

retraction:

retraction [the ~] noun

  1. the retraction
    the retraction; the withdrawal; the taking back
  2. the retraction
    the repeal; the revocation; the withdrawal; the retractation; the cancellation; the retraction
  3. the retraction
    – the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back 1
    the retraction
    – the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back 1
    • retraction [the ~] noun
      • the retraction of the landing gear1
      • retraction of the foreskin1
  4. the retraction
    – a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion 1
    the retraction; the abjuration; the recantation
    – a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion 1

Related Words for "retraction":

  • retractions

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Related Definitions for "retraction":

  1. the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back1
    • the retraction of the landing gear1
    • retraction of the foreskin1
  2. a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion1