Retraction
Definition
(noun) The act of withdrawing or taking back a statement or promise
Examples
“His retraction was swift, proving that confidence is often built on shaky ground.”
“She posted a retraction at noon.”
“After the meeting, Mara emailed a retraction to the paper.”
“I still want a retraction in writing.”
“The mayor's retraction came too late for Friday's newspaper.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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