Onrush and Retraction

Onrush

Onrush noun - Forward movement in time or place.
Usage example: a sudden onrush of development in an area that was rural until very recently

Retraction is an antonym for onrush.

Retraction

Retraction noun - A disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion.
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Synonyms for Retraction

Onrush is an antonym for retraction.

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