noun · Medium SAT word

Retraction

withdrawal of a statement

Retraction in a sentence

The newspaper published a formal retraction of the incorrect headline.

Synonyms for retraction

withdrawal
denial
recantation

Antonyms for retraction

affirmation
confirmation
assertion

Practice retraction on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like retraction appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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limitation; the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
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limit; place restrictions on
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keep or hold onto
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revenge; action taken in return for an injury or offense
Reticence
reserve; the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
Reticent
quiet and reserved
Retract
take back; formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

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