Retraction Synonyms and Antonyms
rĭ-trăkshən
A formal statement of disavowal
(Noun)
Synonyms:
- abjuration
- recantation
- denial
- withdrawal
- disowning
- disavowal
- revocation
- recall
- annulment
- forswearing
- unsaying
- repudiation
- palinode
- nullification
- quashing
- abrogation
- reversal
- rescindment
- renouncing
- disclaimer
- negative
- contradiction
- abnegation
- setting-aside
- contraversion
- gainsaying
- backing down
- retractation
- backpedaling
- reneging
- stand-down
- about-face
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