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Antonyms for re traction


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-trak-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈtræk ʃən



Definition of re traction

Origin :
  • late 14c., "withdrawal of an opinion," from Latin retractionem (nominative retractio) "a drawing back, hesitation, refusal," noun of action from past participle stem of retractare "revoke, cancel," from re- "back" (see re-) + tractere "draw violently," frequentative of trahere "to draw" (see tract (n.1)). Originally the title of a book by St. Augustine correcting his former writings. Meaning "recantation of opinion with admission of error" is from 1540s.
  • As in recall : noun request for return
  • As in reversal : noun about-face
  • As in U-turn : noun about-face
  • As in retraction : noun recantation
  • As in revocation : noun annulment
  • As in cancellation : noun calling off; erasure
  • As in retraction : noun withdrawal
  • As in annihilation : noun abolition
  • As in rescission : noun reversal
  • As in traversal : noun denial
  • As in turnaround : noun reversal
  • As in denial : noun dismissal, refusal of belief in
  • As in disclaimer : noun repudiation
  • As in about-face : noun complete change
  • As in annulment : noun voiding an agreement
  • As in abrogation : noun cancellation

Synonyms for re traction

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