Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Retracting.
Retracting - as a verb
Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
Example: "He retracted his earlier statements about his religion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abjure15forswear14recant8resile6Use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw backpull backExample Sentences
"He was retracting his previous statement."
"He quickly realized his mistake and started retracting his statement."
"The newspaper issued a front-page apology and began retracting the false article."
"The teacher caught his error and immediately started retracting what he had said."
"He realized he was wrong and wasted no time retracting his previous accusations."
Word Game Points
Is RETRACTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retracting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETRACTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is RETRACTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retracting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETRACTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is RETRACTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retracting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETRACTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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