Draw back (7)
'draw back' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for retract that I've seen before include "Abjure" , "Reverse" , "Withdraw, take back" , "Take back (statement)" , "Pull back (statements or claws, perhaps)" .)
'draw back' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for recoil that I've seen before include "Draw back in fear or disgust" , "Flich or kick back" , "Move or spring back suddenly, perhaps in disgust" , "Spring back suddenly as gun may when fired" , "Spring back in horror" .)