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    retract
    /rɪˈtrakt/

    verb

    • 1. draw back: "she retracted her hand as if she'd been burnt" Similar pull indraw inpull backsheatheOpposite extend
    • 2. withdraw (a statement or accusation) as untrue or unjustified: "he retracted his allegations" Similar take backwithdrawunsayrecantOpposite assertconfirm

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