1. past tense of 'retrair' - to withdraw, to pull back, to retract
He withdrew from the competition.
Ele se retrai da competição.
2. to shrink back, to draw back in fear or shame
She retracted into herself when criticized.
Ela se retrai quando criticada.
3. to take back, to recant a statement
The witness retracted his testimony.
A testemunha retrai seu depoimento.