Modify and Retract

Modify

Modify verb - To limit the meaning of (as a noun).

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

Retract

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

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

Common collocations

part modify part retract part
body modify body retract body
set modify set retract set
way modify way retract way
Other words: bit, story, armor.
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