Retraksyon (en. Retraction)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The cancellation or withdrawal of a statement or act.
He issued a retraction of his previous statement.
Nagbigay siya ng retraksyon sa kanyang naunang pahayag.
A legal process in which a person requests to deny previous statements.
Their retractions included legal reasons.
Ang kanilang mga retraksyon ay naglalaman ng mga legal na dahilan.
The action of removing statements that contain misinformation.
They had to make a retraction due to false news.
Kinailangan nilang gumawa ng retraksyon dahil sa maling balita.
Etymology
Originates from the English word 'retraction'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to request a retraction
To ask for the withdrawal of a statement.
manghingi ng retraksyon
Related Words
restoration
A process of correction or return to the previous state.
pagsasauli
Slang Meanings
Currently doubting or contradicting oneself
He always has retraction in his decisions in life.
Laging may retraksyon ang mga desisyon niya sa buhay.
Retraction of a previous statement or promise
He said he would go abroad, but he retracted and didn't pursue it.
Sinabi niyang mag-aabroad siya, pero nag-retraksyon siya at hindi na natuloy.