Alter and Retract

Alter

Alter verb - To make different in some way.

Retract and alter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retract" instead a verb "Alter".

Nearby Words: alteration, altering, alterable

Retract

Retract verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

Alter and retract are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alter" instead a verb "Retract".

Common collocations

order alter order retract order
body alter body retract body
way alter way retract way
bit alter bit retract bit
Other words: story.
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