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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Mess with the data, confuse the algorithms and take back control, at least until the next “Knives Out” film drops.

From Salon

His mission: take back the mine and repay the Mexican orphanage that once saved him.

From Los Angeles Times

Finally, she chose to take back control of her story by publishing a book about her experiences.

From BBC

Some say the king eventually took back his ring with force.

From Literature

Speaking to the BBC, he said with a "stiffening resolve" politicians could "take back control" of the levers of democracy.

From BBC