Definitions

take back

VERB

retract

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cancel reclaim renege repeal repossess rescind revoke withdraw

WEAK

abjure back down backpedal call off change one's mind eat one's words forget it go back on have change of heart recall recant repudiate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve permit

Example Sentences

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In Moscow, residents say they are being taken back in time.

From The Wall Street Journal

The BBC wants the government to take back responsibility for funding all of the World Service, as it did until 2014.

From BBC

His face goes blank, and I wish I could take back the question.

From Literature

“I think I take back what I said,” said Eric, just loud enough to be heard.

From Literature

Iranian diplomats in Colombo said they have asked for the remains of 84 sailors killed in the US attack to be taken back to Iran.

From Barron's