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Vocabulary Entry
retraction
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of withdrawing, reversing, or disavowing a statement or opinion.
Example Sentences
"The scientist issued a retraction of his previous claims after discovering an error."
"Her retraction of the statement surprised many in the audience."
"The newspaper published a retraction to clarify misreported facts."
V
verb
To withdraw or take back something previously stated or published.
Example Sentences
"He decided to retract his statement after realizing it was incorrect."
"The publisher had to retract the book due to legal issues."
"She announced that she would retract her support for the proposal."