(of a promise made) Not honored
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Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to take back or renege on an initial statement or stance
“Okay, I'm prepared to retract my original statement.”
Past tense for to move or back away from something
“I retract myself from her hug and walk into the kitchen and lift the kettle.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to put an end to, especially formally
Past tense for to refuse to admit the truth or existence of
Past tense for to make a change from one state, form or position to another
Past tense for to split or withdraw from a union, alliance or organization
Past tense for to change, or move, to an opposing or opposite side
(of a promise made) Not honored
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