Retraction

Synonyms of retraction

• revocation
• withdrawal
• recantation

Antonyms of retraction

• confirmation
• affirmation
• assertion

Collocations of retraction

statement

Frequency: 80 %

The retraction of his statement came too late.

apology

Frequency: 70 %

She issued a public retraction and apology for her false accusations.

correction

Frequency: 65 %

After the retraction, a correction was issued to rectify the mistake.

withdrawal

Frequency: 60 %

The retraction of support resulted in the withdrawal of funding for the project.

reversal

Frequency: 50 %

The retraction of the decision led to a complete reversal of the previous outcome.

Idiomatic Expressions for retraction

• Phrase: force a retraction
  Meaning: to pressure someone or an organization to publicly withdraw a statement or claim
  Usage: The company was forced to issue a retraction after receiving backlash for their misleading advertisement.