1verb
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
“He retracted his earlier statements about his religion”
01 Word definition
retract
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is RETRACT a word?
Yes. RETRACT is a 7-letter verb. formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
R-E-T-R-A-C-THow do you spell RETRACT?
RETRACT contains 7 letters, begins with R, and ends with T.
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2verb
pull away from a source of disgust or fear
Synonyms
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02 Letter breakdown
How is RETRACT spelled?
R1E2T3R4A5C6T7
03 Word-game status
Can you play RETRACT?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About RETRACT.
How do you spell RETRACT?
RETRACT is spelled R-E-T-R-A-C-T. It contains 7 letters.