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retracting

 

[ rɪˈtræktɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal

To pull back or draw in. To take back a statement, accusation, or promise.

Synonyms

recant, revoke, take back, withdraw

Examples of usage

  • He quickly retracted his hand from the hot stove.
  • The company retracted their previous offer of employment.
  • After further investigation, the witness decided to retract her testimony.

Translations

Translations of the word "retracting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retração

🇮🇳 वापस लेना

🇩🇪 zurückziehen

🇮🇩 menarik kembali

🇺🇦 відкликання

🇵🇱 wycofanie

🇯🇵 引き戻す

🇫🇷 rétraction

🇪🇸 retractación

🇹🇷 geri çekme

🇰🇷 철회

🇸🇦 سحب

🇨🇿 stažení

🇸🇰 stiahnutie

🇨🇳 收回

🇸🇮 umikanje

🇮🇸 afturköllun

🇰🇿 шегіну

🇬🇪 გამოწვევა

🇦🇿 geri çəkmə

🇲🇽 retractación

Etymology

The word 'retract' comes from the Latin word 'retractare', which means 'to handle repeatedly, reconsider'. The term was first used in the 15th century in English. Over the centuries, 'retract' has evolved to its current usage in English, primarily in legal and formal contexts.

See also: retraction.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,412, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.