take back; formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
The witness was forced to retract his testimony under cross-examination.
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hold back; keep under control; keep in check
limitation; the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
limit; place restrictions on
beginning again; beginning again
keep or hold onto
revenge; action taken in return for an injury or offense
reserve; the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
quiet and reserved
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