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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

retraction

/rɪˈtrækʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does retraction mean?

noun

The act of withdrawing or taking back something, especially a statement or a claim. A statement or claim that is withdrawn or taken back.

Example

"The politician issued a retraction after realizing the mistake in his previous statement."

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