retraction
noun/rɪˈtrækʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,661 most common English word
Meaning
a formal withdrawal of a statement, claim, or accusation previously made.
Example sentence
The newspaper published retraction after printing false information about the politician.
Synonyms & related words
- withdrawal
- recantation
- correction
- reversal
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