take back

verb

Definition of take backnext
as in to withdraw
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) I take back what I said about her: she's not the fool I thought she was

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take back
  1. withdraw
  2. retract
  3. renounce
  4. deny
  5. contradict
Verb
  • Hezbollah, too, withdrew its forces from Syria, and conceded that the rebel offensive there cut off routes to smuggle war matériel from Iran.
    Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Slot quickly found a solution, withdrawing Quansah for Ibrahima Konate, and Liverpool cruised to a 2-0 win.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of withdraw
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  • Bose’s design is also more versatile, letting the buds extend fully around your ears, and retract neatly to fit into a compact charging case.
    Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Such statements are easy to make, and easy to retract, especially for Putin who has a habit of distorting the truth.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of retract
Verb
  • Over the past two years, several prominent Russian billionaires have renounced their citizenship and exited the country’s economic landscape.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In the end, Edward renounced the throne and attempted to defuse the crisis, projecting an image of national unity.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of renounce
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  • Donald Trump's second inauguration will be a triumphant return for a former president many believed to be permanently barred from Washington four years ago after denying his 2020 election loss.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, Diddy's reps once again denied the allegations.
    Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of deny
Verb
  • When Foreign Law Conflicts With U.S. Law The stakes grow higher when foreign laws directly contradict U.S. tax rules.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • However, an October oversight report contradicted that point, noting that people held at the county’s largest jail still report they are sometimes forced to sleep on floors due to lack of space.
    Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of contradict
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Thesaurus Entries Near take back

take (away)

take back

take by surprise

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