taken back (Meaning)

taken back

to make a retraction of, retract sense 2, withdraw

After his initial outburst, he quickly took back his harsh words.
The witness retracted her testimony, claiming she had been mistaken.
When he realized the gravity of his actions, he immediately took back the apology he had given.
The government reversed its decision to close the factory, facing pressure from concerned citizens.
The lottery winner decided to take back the yacht he had purchased, finding it too extravagant.
The students demanded that the teacher take back the unfair test results.
The accused confessed to the crime, but later took back his statement, claiming it had been coerced.
The company withdrew its offer of employment, informing the candidate that they had taken back their decision.
The celebrity renounced his controversial remarks, taking them back and apologizing for any offense caused.
The elderly couple decided to take back their decision to sell their house, realizing how much it meant to them.

to make a retraction of, retract sense 2, withdraw

denied,withdrawn, retracted, recanted, forsworn, repudiated, disagreed (with),repealed, abjured, renounced

affirmed, asserted, admitted, acknowledged, declared, contended, claimed, maintained, stated,adhered (to)

After his initial outburst, he quickly took back his harsh words.

The witness retracted her testimony, claiming she had been mistaken.

When he realized the gravity of his actions, he immediately took back the apology he had given.

The government reversed its decision to close the factory, facing pressure from concerned citizens.