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Synonyms & Similar Words
withdrawal
surrender
abandonment
abandonment
secession
departure
exodus
evacuation
flight
escape
egress
exit
retirement
recession
regression
reversal
fallback
backup
pullout
pullback
withdrawal
defection
desertion
abandonment
relinquishment
renunciation
resignation
abdication
retraction
recall
Meaning of Retreat
The primary meaning of the word "Retreat" is to move back or withdraw from a position or situation.
Definitions
- A withdrawal of troops or forces from a position or area
- A place of refuge or seclusion, especially one for rest, prayer, or meditation
- An act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation
- A period of time spent for rest, recreation, or spiritual reflection
Etymology of Retreat
The word "Retreat" originates from the Old French word "retret" or "retirer," meaning "to withdraw" or "to pull back"
It is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "back" or "again") and "trahere" (meaning "to pull" or "to draw")
Historically, the word "Retreat" has been used in military contexts to describe the withdrawal of troops from a battlefield or position
Example Uses
- The army was forced to retreat from the city due to heavy enemy fire
- The company will hold a retreat in the mountains for team-building and strategy sessions
- She went on a spiritual retreat to find inner peace and connection with nature
- The hikers had to retreat back down the mountain due to the approaching storm
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
advance
progression
attack
invasion
occupation
conquest
capture
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foray
raid
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assault
charge
surge
escalation
intensification
increase
expansion