reflect |
retract |
In transitive terms the difference between reflect and retract
is that
reflect is to give evidence of someone's or something's character etc while
retract is to take back or withdraw something one has said.
retract |
extract |
In transitive terms the difference between retract and extract
is that
retract is to take back or withdraw something one has said while
extract is to take by selection; to choose out; to cite or quote, as a passage from a book.
As a noun extract is
that which is extracted or drawn out.
retract |
resign |
In lang=en terms the difference between retract and resign
is that
retract is to take back or withdraw something one has said while
resign is to give up or hand over (something to someone); to relinquish ownership of.
As verbs the difference between retract and resign
is that
retract is to pull back inside while
resign is to give up or hand over (something to someone); to relinquish ownership of or
resign can be (proscribed).
capture |
retract |
Related terms |
Capture is a related term of retract.
As verbs the difference between capture and retract
is that
capture is while
retract is to pull back inside.
displace |
retract |
As verbs the difference between displace and retract
is that
displace is to move something, or someone, especially to forcibly move people from their homeland while
retract is to pull back inside.
retract |
annul |
In lang=en terms the difference between retract and annul
is that
retract is to take back or withdraw something one has said while
annul is to dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid.
As verbs the difference between retract and annul
is that
retract is to pull back inside while
annul is to formally revoke the validity of.
acquire |
retract |
Related terms |
Acquire is a related term of retract.
In lang=en terms the difference between acquire and retract
is that
acquire is to gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own, as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits while
retract is to take back or withdraw something one has said.
As verbs the difference between acquire and retract
is that
acquire is to get while
retract is to pull back inside.
bewitch |
retract |
Related terms |
Bewitch is a related term of retract.
As verbs the difference between bewitch and retract
is that
bewitch is to cast a spell on someone or something while
retract is to pull back inside.
protract |
retract |
As verbs the difference between protract and retract
is that
protract is to draw out; to extend, especially in duration while
retract is to pull back inside.
retract |
curtail |
In lang=en terms the difference between retract and curtail
is that
retract is to take back or withdraw something one has said while
curtail is to shorten or abridge the duration of something; to truncate.
As verbs the difference between retract and curtail
is that
retract is to pull back inside while
curtail is (obsolete) to cut short the tail of an animal.
As a noun curtail is
(architecture) a scroll termination, as of a step, etc.
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