retraction

[rɪˈtrækʃən]

retraction Definition

• 1. the act of taking back something that you have said or written
• 2. the act of pulling something back into a larger part that it was attached to

Using retraction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retraction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The newspaper issued a retraction of the false story.

• Example

  The surgeon made a retraction of the incision.

• Example

  The company issued a retraction of their previous statement.

retraction Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for retraction

• withdrawal
• revocation
• recall
• cancellation

Antonyms for retraction

• assertion
• confirmation

Phrases with retraction

• retraction of bid

  the act of withdrawing an offer to buy something

  Example

  The company made a retraction of bid after realizing the property was overpriced.

• retraction pocket

  a small pouch that forms in the eardrum when it is pulled inward

  Example

  The doctor diagnosed the patient with a retraction pocket in the eardrum.

• retraction syndrome

  a rare eye disorder that causes the eyes to pull back into the head

  Example

  The child was diagnosed with retraction syndrome and required surgery to correct the condition.

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Summary: retraction in Brief

The term 'retraction' [rɪˈtrækʃən] refers to the act of taking back something that has been said or written, or the act of pulling something back into a larger part it was attached to. Examples include retracting a false story, retracting an incision, or retracting a previous statement. It also includes phrases like 'retraction of bid,' which means withdrawing an offer to buy something.