retraction

noun
UK: /rɪˈtrækʃən/
US: /riˈtrækʃən/

  1. The act of taking back a statement or promise.

    1. The company issued a retraction of its earlier statement about the incident.
    2. After realizing his error, the scientist published a retraction of his initial findings.

  2. The pulling back or drawing in of something.

    1. The turtle's retraction into its shell is a defense mechanism.
    2. The retraction of the landing gear is vital for the plane's aerodynamic performance.

  3. A formal withdrawal of an accusation, allegation, or claim.

    1. The newspaper printed a retraction after being sued for libel.
    2. The retraction was prominently displayed on the front page to correct the error.

Synonyms

revocation repudiation cancellation reversal withdrawal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "retraction" in English means: The act of taking back a statement or promise., The pulling back or drawing in of something., A formal withdrawal of an accusation, allegation, or claim..

The phonetic transcription of "retraction" is /rɪˈtrækʃən/ in British English and /riˈtrækʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "retraction": revocation, repudiation, cancellation, reversal, withdrawal.

Example usage of "retraction": "The company issued a retraction of its earlier statement about the incident.". More examples on the page.