Retreat — synonyms, retreat antonyms, definition

1. retreat (Noun)

91 synonym

abandonment abbey alcove aloofness arbor arbour asylum avoidance bed breakout cavern chamber cloister community convent cove cover defeat den departure • • •

1 antonym

advance

7 definitions

retreat (Noun) — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favourable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat. ex. "the disorderly retreat of French troops"

retreat (Noun) — A place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet.

retreat (Noun) — (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position.

retreat (Noun) — (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset.

retreat (Noun) — An area where you can be alone.

retreat (Noun) — Withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation. ex. "the religious retreat is a form of vacation activity"

retreat (Noun) — The act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant).

8 types of

area bugle call country sign signal signaling signalling withdrawal

10 types

Camp David Disengagement ashram fallback nest nook pleasance pullout sanctum sanctum sanctorum

2. retreat (Verb)

49 synonyms

abandon abate absent back back away back out cede crawfish crawfish out crayfish dart demur depart disengage draw back ebb escape evacuate flee flinch • • •

4 definitions

retreat (Verb) — Pull back or move away or backward. ex. "The enemy retreated"

retreat (Verb) — Move away, as for privacy. ex. "The Pope retreats to Castelgondolfo every summer"

retreat (Verb) — Move back. ex. "The glacier retreats"

retreat (Verb) — Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity.

4 types of

go locomote move travel

5 types

back down back off back up cocoon fall back