retracts
re-tracts
verb
Withdraws a statement, accusation, or offer previously made.
"She retracts her earlier statement about the incident."
verb
Pulls something back or in, often into a sheath or body.
"The cat retracts its claws when playing."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: draw in, shrink back, draw back, pull back, recant, forswear, abjure, resile