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Definitions

retraction

[ri-trak-shuhn] / rɪˈtræk ʃən /

NOUN

recantation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annulment denial disavowal disclaimer repudiation reversal

STRONG

abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation contradiction disowning forswearing nullification recall revocation volte-face withdrawal

WEAK

backpedaling backtracking contraversion gainsaying reneging renouncing unsaying

Antonyms

WEAK

confirmation corroboration reaffirmation

NOUN

withdrawal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disavowal

STRONG

abandonment nullification recantation rescission

WEAK

palinode

Antonyms

WEAK

confirmation corroboration reaffirmation

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