retraction

[ ri-trak-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of retracting retract or the state of being retracted. retract.
2. withdrawal of a promise, statement, opinion, etc.:

   His retraction of the libel came too late.

3. retractile power.

Other Words From

• nonre·traction noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of retraction¹

1350–1400; Middle English retraccioun < Latin retractiōn- (stem of retractiō ), equivalent to Latin retract ( us ) ( retract ¹ ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

It is a claim that has been linked to Koro syndrome, a mental illness otherwise known as missing or genital retraction hysteria.

From BBC

Critics said the retraction had come under pressure from powerful politicians who used the incident to mobilise the Rajput community for “vote-bank politics”.

From BBC

They also said they gave Narvaez “multiple opportunities” to either correct or retract her statements, and the filing includes an April 2 letter from Jackson’s team demanding a retraction.

From Los Angeles Times

The court also ordered the presidency to publish a retraction, according to a judgment seen by AFP news agency, in a case brought by the Bolsonaros.

From BBC

However, protesters on Thursday called for an immediate retraction of this statement.

From BBC

Related Words

• annulment
• denial
• disavowal
• disclaimer
• repudiation
• reversal