Retract

·  Retract

Definition
(verb) formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Synonyms : abjure , forswear , recant , resile

Example Sentence

• He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
• She abjured her beliefs

Mnemonics: retract->RE TAKE IT, meaning to take back

Retract – move away from track …that means give up