Retraction and Refutation

Retraction

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

Refutation

Refutation noun - Something (as an argument) that serves to disprove.

Retraction and refutation are semantically related. You can use "Retraction" instead a noun "Refutation".

Nearby Words: refute, refuted, refutable, refuting
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