What is another word for retract?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪtɹˈakt] (IPA) 
Retract is a verb that means to withdraw or take back something that has been previously stated or done. There are several synonyms to this word, including retracting, recanting, reeling back, revoking, renouncing, rescinding, cancelling, reversing and disowning. Retracting implies an undoing or reversal of a statement, while recanting is to withdraw publicly or formally. Reeling back often connotes an abrupt change of mind, while revoking is to officially cancel something. Renouncing and disowning both suggest a complete disavowal of something. Meanwhile, rescinding is the act of annulling or vacating a contract or decision, while reversing is to turn back or undo a previous action. Finally, cancelling is to render something null and void.
