- to draw back or in: to retract fangs.
- to draw back within itself or oneself, fold up, or the like, or to be capable of doing this: The blade retracts.
- to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, especially formally or explicitly; take back.
- to withdraw or revoke (a decree, promise, etc.).
- to draw or shrink back.
- to withdraw a promise, vow, etc.
- to make a disavowal of a statement, opinion, etc.; recant.
- to draw in (a part or appendage)
- to withdraw (a statement, opinion, charge, etc) as invalid or unjustified
- to go back on (a promise or agreement)
- to shrink back, as in fear
- to modify the articulation of (a vowel) by bringing the tongue back away from the lips
