Delete and Retract

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Delete verb - To show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it.

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

Nearby Words: deletion, deleted, deleting, deleter

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

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

article	delete article	retract article
comments	delete comments	retract comments

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