retraction

Definitions

The action of drawing something back or pulling it in.

A formal statement that a previous statement or belief was false or incorrect.

The withdrawal of an offer, promise, or accusation.

Examples

The newspaper issued a formal retraction after realizing the article contained several factual errors.

The scientist's retraction of the study followed the discovery of inconsistencies in the experimental data.

Synonyms

withdrawal recantation revocation abjuration repudiation cancellation disavowal

Antonyms

assertion confirmation affirmation ratification endorsement avowal maintenance