Take back
Take back verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Usage example: I take back what I said about her: she's not the fool I thought she was
Withdraw
Withdraw verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Usage example: withdrew the offer of surrender upon hearing the terms
Take back is a synonym for withdraw in retract topic. You can use "Take back" instead a verb "Withdraw", if it concerns topics such as accept, remove, take away. popular alternative
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