Zoeken
to retract
01
terugtrekken, intrekken
to draw back from what was said publicly before; often by force
02
terugtrekken, inhalen
to draw something toward the inside
03
terugtrekken, openhouden
use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)
04
terugtrekken, inhalen
pull away from a source of disgust or fear
retract
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retracted
adj
retracted
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retractor
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retractor
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Voorbeeld
The spokesperson quickly retracted the statement that had caused public outrage.
The politician had to retract his controversial statement after facing backlash.
She issued a public apology and retracted her earlier comments.
The news outlet was pressured to retract the false information it had published.
The company decided to retract the misleading advertisement following complaints.
