What does "retraer" mean in English?

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Spanish

retraer

English

withdraw

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Alternative translations of "retraer"

retract
draw back
shrink
pull back

Examples of how to use "retraer" in Spanish

Spanish
Se retrajo en su caparazón.
English
He withdrew into his shell.
Spanish
Yo retraigo mi mano con cuidado.
English
I carefully withdraw my hand.
Spanish
Ayer retraje mis palabras en público.
English
Yesterday I took back my words in public.
Spanish
Cuando era niño me retraía mucho.
English
When I was a child, I used to withdraw a lot.
Spanish
Mañana retraeré mi propuesta formalmente.
English
Tomorrow I will formally withdraw my proposal.

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Se retrajo en su caparazón.

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