retreat
7 points
English
7 letters
Common
Commonness #4,475
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
pull back or move away or backward
noun
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹiːtɹˈiːt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural retreats
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
an area where you can be alone
move back
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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