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
  • Heck, not only comfortable, but possible without withdrawing a single penny from our savings.
    Michael Foster, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Duncan even contemplated mounting a third-party challenge to Trump as a No Labels candidate last year before withdrawing his name from consideration in March.
    Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of withdraw
Verb
  • The new design looks to better separate the rear slide-out hardware from the side slide-outs, which retract below the central vehicle roof.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2025
  • In recent months, however, this ambitious agenda was retracted somewhat as economic headwinds appeared.
    Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of retract
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  • In 2007, at 52 years old, Rinder renounced Scientology, becoming a prominent whistleblower against the organization's abuses.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • This week, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated Russia’s demand that Ukraine renounce its right to sovereignty and territorial integrity as a precondition to start peace talks.
    Marc Santora, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of renounce
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  • Is there some way that the Giants and Jets can get clipped for congestion pricing over on Route 3? People who still deny that climate change is real also believe that pigs can fly.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Fewer claims translate to lower premiums and reduce the risk that your policy will be canceled or denied for renewal.
    Ryan Barone, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of deny
Verb
  • In the hours following the attack, the was some initial confusion about whether law enforcement was investigating it as a terrorist incident, as the New Orleans mayor and an FBI special agent gave contradicting answers.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • His support, which contradicts the beliefs of many Trump loyalists, largely reflects the sentiment of Project 2025—a policy agenda applauded by many of Trump's supporters.
    Mandy Taheri, Newsweek, 29 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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