Canadian English Meaning of retraction

retraction

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Definitions and Meaning of retraction in English

Wordnet

retraction (n)

a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back

Webster

retraction (n.)

The act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of being retracted; as, the retraction of a cat's claws.

The act of withdrawing something advanced, stated, claimed, or done; declaration of change of opinion; recantation.

The act of retracting or shortening; as, the retraction of a severed muscle; the retraction of a sinew.

The state or condition of a part when drawn back, or towards the center of the body.

FAQs About the word retraction

retraction

a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion, the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part backThe act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of bei

denial,disaffirmance,repudiation,disownment,recantation,reconsideration,renunciation,repudiation,bait and switch,second thought

No antonyms found.

retracting => retracting, retractile => retractable, retractible => retractable, retracted => retracted, retractation => Retraction,