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Synonyms
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Meaning:
cease

to stop (the usual word)

stop, conclude

disengage

to cause (one machine part) to become detached

free from connection

jib

a sail in front of the mast on a sailing boat; a long arm of a crane

draw back

recant

to give up (an opinion, a belief) publicly; admit (a statement) was false

take back something said

retard

to prevent or hinder (something)

hinder, obstruct

retract

to take back or withdraw (a statement, offer, opinion etc)

take back; renege on

wince

to show pain or distress by a movement, sound or by loss of control

draw back

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