Synonyms for re tracts


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-trakt
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈtrækt

Top 10 synonyms for re tracts Other synonyms for the word re tracts

Définition of re tracts

Origin :
  • early 15c., "to draw (something) back," from Old French retracter (14c.) and directly from Latin retractus, past participle of retrahere "to draw back" (see retraction). Sense of "to revoke, recant, take back" is attested from 1540s, probably a back-formation from retraction. Related: Retracted; retracting.
  • As in negate : verb contradict, countermand
  • As in back : verb put in reverse direction
  • As in recall : verb ask for return of offending thing
  • As in recant : verb take back something said
  • As in recede : verb withdraw; diminish
  • As in repudiate : verb reject; turn one's back on
  • As in rescind : verb declare null and void
  • As in retract : verb take back; renege on
  • As in reverse : verb cancel, change
  • As in revoke : verb take back; cancel
  • As in secede : verb pull away; split from
  • As in turn : verb change one's mind; defect
  • As in vacate : verb leave empty
  • As in go back : verb break
  • As in cancel : verb equal out
  • As in backpedal : verb backtrack
  • As in backtrack : verb backpedal
  • As in retrocede : verb recede
  • As in retrocede : verb back
  • As in abjure : verb give up
  • As in countermand : verb annul, cancel a command
  • As in disclaim : verb deny
  • As in disown : verb refuse to acknowledge
  • As in forswear : verb abandon, disavow
  • As in annul : verb void an agreement
  • As in go back/go back on : verb break promise; change one's mind
  • As in apologize : verb express remorse, regret
  • As in abrogate : verb formally put an end to

Antonyms for re tracts

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