Dismiss and Retract

Dismiss

Dismiss verb - To let go from office, service, or employment.

Retract and dismiss are semantically related in turn topic. In some cases you can use "Retract" instead a verb "Dismiss".

Retract

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

Dismiss and retract are semantically related in turn topic. Sometimes you can use "Dismiss" instead a verb "Retract".

Common collocations

claim dismiss claim retract claim
idea dismiss idea retract idea
fact dismiss fact retract fact
many dismiss many retract many
Other words: story, wings.
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