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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