Refutation
Refutation noun - Something (as an argument) that serves to disprove.
Retraction and refutation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retraction" instead a noun "Refutation".
Retraction
Retraction noun - A disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion.
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Synonyms for Retraction
Refutation and retraction are semantically related. You can use "Refutation" instead a noun "Retraction".
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Related pairs
- contradiction and refutation
- contradiction and retraction
- rejection and refutation
- rejection and retraction
- denial and refutation
- denial and retraction
- refusal and refutation
- refusal and retraction
- negation and refutation
- negation and retraction
- disavowal and refutation
- disavowal and retraction
- renunciation and refutation
- renunciation and retraction
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