TAKE BACK Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

take back

verb

Definition of take back

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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James Bord, the professional poker player and owner of Scottish club Dunfermline Athletic, had initially been named the preferred bidder by administrators on Christmas Eve, only to withdraw from the process in late February.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
But the county withdrew from consideration over zoning issues.

— David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of withdraw

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Their virality comes at a time when the very generation that inspired them has largely renounced the label.

— Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026
In these photographs, the maternal body enters spaces designed around seduction, aspiration, and idealized femininity without renouncing any of them.

— Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of renounce

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Rumors swirled about Alito’s retirement plans after NPR published and then retracted an article by reporter Nina Totenberg that Alito would be retiring from his role on the bench at the end of the court’s 2025-26 term.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026
The claim of a link stems from an unethical, fraudulent study that was retracted years ago, and its author was stripped of his medical license.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of retract

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The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Austin’s post on Instagram seems to contradict what Henrie recently told TV Insider about Max’s absence on the show.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of contradict

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On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 to repeal the cap and replace it with a new standard of review.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The 2004 law change also said the FCC cannot repeal or modify the cap during its quadrennial reviews of media rules.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeal

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