Empty and Retract

Empty

Empty verb - To remove the contents of.

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

Nearby Words: emptiness, emptying, emptily

Retract

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

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

Common collocations

arm empty arm retract arm
wings empty wings retract wings
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Retract and Empty. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/empty/retract
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