Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Retract.
How to pronounce retract:
UK
Retract - as a verb
Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
Example: "He retracted his earlier statements about his religion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abjure15forswear14recant8resile6Use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw backpull backExample Sentences
"She quickly retracted her statement after realizing it was false."
"The newspaper retracted the article once they discovered it contained inaccuracies."
"The company was forced to retract their previous statement due to public backlash."
"He retracted his hand and stepped back from the boiling pot."
"The politician tried to retract his offensive remarks, but the damage was already done."
Word Game Points
Is RETRACT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retract is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETRACT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is RETRACT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retract is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETRACT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is RETRACT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retract is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETRACT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
