Onrush and Retraction
Opposite meaning words
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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