retraction vs abjuration

retraction and abjuration both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
retraction	Yes	No	No	No
abjuration	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, retraction and abjuration are synonyms defined as:

retraction and abjuration: a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

Other synonyms of retraction include recantation.

retraction (noun)	abjuration (noun)
the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back	a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion