Definitions
- Describing the act of taking back a statement or claim previously made. - Referring to the action of pulling something back or inwards. - Talking about the process of withdrawing or revoking a promise or offer.
- Describing the act of canceling or revoking a law, policy, or agreement. - Referring to the action of taking back or withdrawing an offer or invitation. - Talking about the process of invalidating or annulling a decision or action.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve taking back or withdrawing something previously stated or offered.
- 2Both words can refer to the cancellation or revocation of a decision or action.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or legal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Retract is typically used for statements or claims, while rescind is used for laws, policies, agreements, or decisions.
- 2Authority: Rescind implies a higher level of authority, such as a government or organization, while retract can be done by an individual or group.
- 3Timing: Retract usually refers to taking back something that has been said or done recently, while rescind can refer to something that was done in the past and is being revoked now.
- 4Connotation: Retract can imply admitting fault or error, while rescind can imply a change in circumstances or a need for revision.
- 5Usage: Retract is more commonly used in everyday language, while rescind is more commonly used in formal or legal contexts.
Remember this!
Retract and rescind are synonyms that both refer to taking back or withdrawing something previously stated or offered. However, retract is typically used for statements or claims, while rescind is used for laws, policies, agreements, or decisions. Additionally, rescind implies a higher level of authority and can refer to something that was done in the past and is being revoked now, while retract usually refers to taking back something that has been said or done recently.
