retract vs pull back
pull back vs retractretract and pull back both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| retract | No | No | Yes | No |
| pull back | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
retract and pull back
are synonyms defined as:
- retract and pull back: use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)
Other synonyms of retract include
draw back.
| retract (verb) | pull back (verb) |
|---|---|
| formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure | make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity |
| pull inward or towards a center | move to a rearward position; pull towards the back |
| use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ) | stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow) |
| pull away from a source of disgust or fear | use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ) |
| pull back or move away or backward |
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