RETRACT — 7 letter word
retract
The word retract has 7 letters: R, E, T, R, A, C, T. It contains 2 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. As a verb, it means "formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure".
7 letter word "retract": R E T R A C T — verb
Scrabble score: 9 Words With Friends: 10
Letter Analysis of retract
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| T | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| C | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
2 vowels, 5 consonants, 5 unique letters
Definition of retract
verb
- formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure "I retracted my earlier statements about my religion." Synonyms: resile
- pull inward or towards a center Synonyms: draw in
- use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ) Synonyms: pull back, draw back
- pull away from a source of disgust or fear Synonyms: shrink back