Answer: retracting

AnswerCrossword Clue
RETRACTINGDisavowing
retractingRETRACT, to take back
retractingBe drawn back into something
retractingWithdraw (a statement or accusation) as untrue or unjustified
retractingDraw (the undercarriage or the wheels) up into the body of an aircraft
retractingWithdraw or go back on (an undertaking or promise)
retractingDraw or pull (something) back or back in
retracting(of an animal) Draw (a part of itself) back into its body