retractarse de

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A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to retract
El testigo se retractó de su declaración original.The witness retracted his original deposition.
b. to take back
Presionado por los medios, el alcalde se retractó de sus palabras y pidió disculpas.Pressed by the media, the mayor took back his words and apologized.
c. to withdraw
Si no se retracta de sus acusaciones falsas, lo demandaré.If you don't withdraw your false accusations, I will sue you.
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