retract vs resile
resile vs retractretract and resile both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| retract | No | No | Yes | No |
| resile | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
retract and resile
are synonyms defined as:
- retract and resile: formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
| retract (verb) | resile (verb) |
|---|---|
| formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure | return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed |
| pull inward or towards a center | formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure |
| use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ) | spring back; spring away from an impact |
| pull away from a source of disgust or fear | pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc. |
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