Reverse and Retract

Reverse

Reverse verb - To change (as an opinion) to the contrary.

Retract is a synonym for reverse in change topic. In some cases you can use "Retract" instead a verb "Reverse", when it comes to topics like cancel, withdraw.

Retract

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

Reverse is a synonym for retract in withdraw topic. Sometimes you can use "Reverse" instead a verb "Retract", if it concerns topics such as take back, renege on.

Common collocations

opinion reverse opinion retract opinion
part reverse part retract part
order reverse order retract order
many reverse many retract many
Other words: attacks.
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