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retraction Synonyms

Another word for retraction

Choosing another word for retraction depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of drawing back or taking back a statement, accusation, or published work as untrue or unjustified; a formal statement that does so.

Usage Example

"The newspaper issued a public withdrawal on its front page after discovering that the source had fabricated the data."

Strongest
withdrawal
recantation
Strong
disavowal
repudiation
revocation
abjuration
rescission

• noun (Context 2)

The physical action of drawing or pulling something back or inward, such as a mechanical part, tissue, or a body part.

Usage Example

"The pilot checked the indicator lights to confirm the complete withdrawal of the aircraft's landing gear."

Strong
withdrawal
pullback
contraction
Weak
recession

Opposites of retraction

The opposite of retraction shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

extension
affirmation
protrusion
reassertion
confirmation
deployment
ratification
expansion
See all opposites of retraction

• Nearby Words

retrack
retract
retractable
retraction
retrain
retrainable
retrainee

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Retraction. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/retraction
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