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What is another word for retract?

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To draw or be drawn back or back in
“The yeti could retract its claws, as it did now, and presumably as it had done when its human-looking footprints were sighted so many times in the past.”
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To take back or renege on an initial statement or stance
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“Okay, I'm prepared to retract my original statement.”
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To move or back away from something
“I retract myself from her hug and walk into the kitchen and lift the kettle.”
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To withdraw from a place or group
“This was a chance to retract myself from the quick mire of the political arena that had surrounded me in a very negative ambiance and caused me additional stress.”
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To retreat or flee from a place or group
“Furthermore, Robertson assumed that any woman who did so attempt the sacrifice would retract and flee from the flames.”
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To annul or abolish by an authoritative act
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To refuse to admit the truth or existence of
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To make a change from one state, form or position to another
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To split or withdraw from a union, alliance or organization
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To change, or move, to an opposing or opposite side
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