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RETRACTIONS

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Retractions.

Retractions - as a noun

A disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abjuration19recantation13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disavowal16disclaimer15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back

Example: "The retraction of the landing gear"

Example Sentences

"The newspaper issued retractions for several false statements made in a recent article."
"After the scandal, the politician made a series of retractions to correct his previous statements."
"The company faced legal consequences for failing to issue retractions for its misleading advertisements."
"The scientific journal published multiple retractions due to the discovery of flawed data."
"The scientist withdrew his research paper due to several errors, and it will be published again after retractions are made."
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Word Game Points

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

RETRACTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is RETRACTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retractions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETRACTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is RETRACTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retractions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETRACTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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