The difference between Take back and Unsay

When used as verbs, take back means to retract an earlier statement, whereas unsay means to withdraw, retract (something said).

check bellow for the other definitions of Take back and Unsay

  1. Take back as a verb:

    To retract an earlier statement

    Examples:

    "No, you are not fat; I take it all back."

  2. Take back as a verb:

    To cause to remember some past event or time

    Examples:

    "That tune takes me back to my childhood."

  3. Take back as a verb:

    To resume a relationship

    Examples:

    "She has forgiven him, and taken him back."

  4. Take back as a verb:

    To regain possession of something

    Examples:

    "The wedding is off, and he has taken back the ring."

  5. Take back as a verb:

    To return something to a vendor for a refund

    Examples:

    "'Take back faulty goods to the shop where you bought them."

  1. Unsay as a verb:

    To withdraw, retract (something said).

  2. Unsay as a verb:

    To not have said (since this is physically impossible usually in the subjunctive, as I wish I could unsay).

    Examples:

    "There are somethings I'd like to unsay... to my boss... right before he decided to fire me."

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