RETRACT Meaning of RETRACT in English I . v. a. 1.Withdraw, draw back, draw in.2.Recall, revoke, recant, abjure, disavow, cancel, take back, withdraw, unsay, disown.3.Rescind, resume, take back. II . v. n. Take back, unsay. Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms. Словарь английских синонимов. 2012