Skip to main content

Definition

verb. to withdraw or take back something said.

Example Sentence

He retracted his earlier statements about his religion.

More Example Sentences

He retracted his statement after thinking more.

Synonyms

withdrawn; pulled back; canceled

Antonyms

asserted; confirmed; maintained

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

retracted
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • acted

  • attracted
  • compacted
  • detracted
  • distracted
  • enacted
  • exacted
  • extracted
  • impacted
  • protracted
  • reacted
  • redacted
  • retracted
  • subtracted
  • transacted

  • interacted
  • reenacted
Need accessibility help? If you experienced an issue using the dictionary, you can send us an accessibility support request.