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RETRACTED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Retracted.

Retracted - as an adjective satellite

Drawn back and in

Example: "A cat with retracted claws"

Retracted - as a verb

To pull back inside.

Example: "An airplane retracts its wheels for flight."

To draw back; to draw up.

Example: "A cat can retract its claws."

To take back or withdraw something one has said.

Example: "I retract all the accusations i made about the senator and sincerely hope he won't sue me."

To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.

Retracted - as an adjective

Withdrawn back and in, as the claws of a cat

(of a sound) pronounced further back in the vocal tract

Couped by a line diagonal to the main direction

Example Sentences

"She retracted her statement after realizing she had been mistaken."
"The newspaper retracted its front-page article due to inaccuracies."
"He retracted his hand quickly after touching something hot."
"The company retracted its job offer after discovering the applicant's criminal record."
"The scientist retracted his hypothesis after new evidence emerged."
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Word Game Points

Is RETRACTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retracted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RETRACTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RETRACTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retracted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETRACTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is RETRACTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retracted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETRACTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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