Words Like RETREAT
We have put together a list of words that are similar to RETREAT.
22 Alternative Words Similar to retreat
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Noun Hyponym
5 examples of retreat
1
to appoint or observe a retreat
2
the defeated army retreated from the field
3
The aggressive investment company pulled in its horns
4
He backed out of his earlier promise
5
The limo pulled away from the curb
10 definitions of retreat
1
The act of retiring or withdrawing one's self, especially from what is dangerous or disagreeable.
2
The place to which anyone retires; a place or privacy or safety; a refuge; an asylum.
3
The retiring of an army or body of men from the face of an enemy, or from any ground occupied to a greater distance from the enemy, or from an advanced position.
4
The withdrawing of a ship or fleet from an enemy for the purpose of avoiding an engagement or escaping after defeat.
5
A signal given in the army or navy, by the beat of a drum or the sounding of trumpet or bugle, at sunset (when the roll is called), or for retiring from action.
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A special season of solitude and silence to engage in religious exercises.
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A period of several days of withdrawal from society to a religious house for exclusive occupation in the duties of devotion.
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To make a retreat; to retire from any position or place; to withdraw.
9
make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
10
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset