retraction

Noun
  1. A disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion (synset 107220756)
    is a type of: disavowal, disclaimer - denial of any connection with or knowledge of
    subtypes: backdown, climb-down, withdrawal - a retraction of a previously held position
    same as: abjuration, recantation
  2. The act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back (synset 100342521)
    "the retraction of the landing gear"; "retraction of the foreskin"
    is a type of: motility, motion, move, movement - a change of position that does not entail a change of location

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