Synonyms of retracts

retracts

verb

present tense third-person singular of retract

as in withdraws

to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)

the newspaper was forced to retract the story, which turned out to be based on fabricated reporting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdraws
• renounces
• denies
• contradicts
• refutes
• repeals
• abandons
• relinquishes
• recants
• repudiates
• reneges
• abjures
• takes back
• forswears
• disavows
• disowns
• recalls
• disclaims
• spurns
• negates
• unsays
• abnegates
• forsakes
• disproves
• revokes
• rebuts
• controverts
• backtracks
• surrenders
• disagrees (with)
• disputes
• disallows
• gainsays
• backs off
• backs down
• gives up
• negatives
• bolts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• claims
• maintains
• asserts
• admits
• contends
• declares
• acknowledges
• states
• affirms
• proclaims
• adheres (to)
• supports
• confirms
• defends
• professes
• endorses
• accepts
• backs
• adopts
• embraces
• vows
• avows
• vouches
• upholds
• espouses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of retracts

With a catheter inserted into a vein, intravenous tubing fitted and a syringe pump loaded and primed, the subject waits as the bed retracts until his brain is centered within the great coils of an MRI machine calibrated to map altered brain states. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 July 2026

The blade guard retracts to allow the saw to cut through the target material. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

The mechanism pushes or retracts permanent magnets positioned on all four sides of the robot, allowing neighboring boats to connect across gaps of 10 to 15 centimeters. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

There also will be a large bar overlooking centerfield, positioned above a hitting background that retracts when a game is not going on. — Tampa Bay Times, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

The handle extends and retracts smoothly, helping travelers of different heights maintain comfortable control over their luggage throughout their journey. — New Atlas, 22 June 2026

Chinese brand Honor used the opening red carpet of the Shanghai International Film Festival to debut its Robot Phone, a device that marries AI interaction with a high-resolution camera that extends from the phone body like an antenna, moves on its own, and retracts when not in use. — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 14 June 2026

Individuals may also face injury in some instances if the seat belt retracts rapidly. — Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026

Rather than dying, the animal retracts its tentacles, reabsorbs its bell and sinks. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026