takes back
Withdraws previous words
Takes back centers on reversal or retrieval.
You take back something you lent or gave: I'm taking back the books I loaned you.
You take back words you regret: I take back what I said about your sister.
A smell or song takes you back when it transports you mentally to an earlier time: That perfume takes me back to high school.
A store takes back merchandise when accepting returns.
- retrieveGet something back
- retractWithdraw something said
- reclaimTake back possession
- renounceFormally give up
- reverseTurn to opposite
eat your words · disavow · undo · repossess · return policy · buyer's remorse · no refunds · withdraw · annul · countermand · revoke · reunite · welcome home · forgive · nullify · reconcile · second chance · redeem
takes backstands by
Supports or awaits action
maintains · reaffirms · doubles down · upholds · sticks to
takes backgives away
Transfers ownership freely
surrenders · relinquishes · hands over · forfeits · cedes
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