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retraction

/rɪ'trækʃən/

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noun
a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
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abjuration recantation

type of:
disavowal disclaimer
noun
the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back
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"the retraction of the landing gear" "retraction of the foreskin"

type of:
motion move movement motility

Definition that contains retraction

withdrawal a retraction of a previously held position
phimosis an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans
backdown a retraction of a previously held position
retractile capable of retraction; capable of being drawn back
climb-down a retraction of a previously held position