Retract and Uphold

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

Usage example: the newspaper was forced to retract the story, which turned out to be based on fabricated reporting

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Uphold is an antonym for retract.

Uphold verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

Usage example: determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges

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Retract is an antonym for uphold.

Nearby Words: upholder, upholding

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