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What is another word for retracting?

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Present participle 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.”
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Present participle for 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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Present participle for 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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Present participle 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.”
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Present participle 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.”
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Present participle for to annul or abolish by an authoritative act
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Present participle for to refuse to admit the truth or existence of
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Present participle for to make a change from one state, form or position to another
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Present participle for to split or withdraw from a union, alliance or organization
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Present participle for to change, or move, to an opposing or opposite side
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The Formal act of putting an end to
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