retract - Meaning in Tamil

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retract - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of retract in English

retract verb

1. formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

   Synonyms

   abjure, forswear, recant, resile

   Examples

   • "He retracted his earlier statements about his religion"
   • "She abjured her beliefs"
2. pull inward or towards a center

   Synonyms

   draw in

   Examples

   • "The cat retracted his claws"
   • "The pilot drew in the landing gear"
3. use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)

   Synonyms

   draw back, pull back

4. pull away from a source of disgust or fear

   Synonyms

   shrink back

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