retract (Meaning)
retract (v)
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
pull away from a source of disgust or fear
use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)
pull inward or towards a center
retract (v. t.)
To draw back; to draw up or shorten; as, the cat can retract its claws; to retract a muscle.
To withdraw; to recall; to disavow; to recant; to take back; as, to retract an accusation or an assertion.
To take back,, as a grant or favor previously bestowed; to revoke.
retract (v. i.)
To draw back; to draw up; as, muscles retract after amputation.
To take back what has been said; to withdraw a concession or a declaration.
retract (n.)
The pricking of a horse's foot in nailing on a shoe.
Synonyms & Antonyms of retract
retract Sentence Examples
- The snake quickly retracted its tongue after tasting the prey.
- The snail slowly retracted into its shell as it felt threatened.
- The chameleon retracted its long, sticky tongue after capturing an insect.
- The photographer retracted the lens of his camera to adjust the focus.
- The cat retracted its claws after the petting session ended.
- The boxer retracted his fist after delivering a powerful jab.
- The politician retracted his controversial statement after facing backlash.
- The doctor retracted the medical instrument from the wound.
- The troops retracted from the frontline to regroup and reassess the situation.
- The government retracted the permission granted to the protesters due to security concerns.
FAQs About the word retract
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure, pull away from a source of disgust or fear, use a surgical instrument to hold open (t
contradict, renounce,withdraw, deny, relinquish, foreswear, repeal, take back, abandon,refute
maintain, support, confirm, adhere (to), state, acknowledge, accept, admit, affirm, admit
The snake quickly retracted its tongue after tasting the prey.
The snail slowly retracted into its shell as it felt threatened.
The chameleon retracted its long, sticky tongue after capturing an insect.
The photographer retracted the lens of his camera to adjust the focus.
