Retraction and Refutal

Retraction

Retraction noun - A disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion.
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Refutal and retraction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refutal" instead a noun "Retraction".

Refutal

Refutal noun - The act of determining that something is false.

Retraction and refutal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Retraction" instead a noun "Refutal".
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