Definitions
- Referring to a statement or claim that is taken back or withdrawn. - Describing an action of pulling something back or inwards. - Talking about the act of taking back or withdrawing something previously said or done.
- Referring to the cancellation or annulment of a legal document, license, or agreement. - Talking about the act of taking away or withdrawing a privilege or right. - Describing the action of invalidating or nullifying something previously granted or given.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the act of taking something back or withdrawing it.
- 2Both words imply a change in status or condition.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Retracted is usually applied to statements or claims, while revoked is more commonly used for licenses, agreements, or privileges.
- 2Timing: Retracted implies that the action was taken after the initial statement or claim was made, while revoked can refer to the cancellation of something before or after it has been granted.
- 3Authority: Revoked often implies that the action was taken by someone in a position of power or authority, while retracted can be done by anyone who made the initial statement or claim.
- 4Connotation: Retracted can imply a sense of regret or admission of fault, while revoked can suggest a punishment or consequence for wrongdoing.
- 5Usage: Retracted is more commonly used in journalism or academic writing, while revoked is more frequently used in legal or administrative contexts.
Remember this!
While both retracted and revoked involve the act of taking something back or withdrawing it, they differ in scope, timing, authority, connotation, and usage. Retracted is typically used for statements or claims that are taken back or withdrawn, often with a sense of regret or admission of fault. Revoked, on the other hand, is more commonly used for licenses, agreements, or privileges that are cancelled or annulled, often with a sense of punishment or consequence for wrongdoing.
