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Meaning of retreated
The primary meaning of the word "retreated" is to move back or withdraw from a position or situation.
Etymology of retreated
The word "retreated" comes from the Old French word "retirer", which is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "tirer" (meaning "to pull" or "to draw")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation
Synonyms
withdrawn
pulled back
recoiled
backed away
retreated
stepped back
fallen back
drew back
shrunk back
gave back
moved back
pulled out
receded
regressed
reversed
turned back
beat a retreat
fled
escaped
evacuated
abandoned
surrendered
yielded
relented
backed down
gave in
capitulated
backed off
desisted
ceased
stopped
halted
paused
recessed
suspended
Definitions
- To move back or withdraw from a position or situation, typically in order to escape danger or avoid conflict
- To withdraw or move back from a previous position or point of view
- To pull back or withdraw from a commitment or engagement
Usage Examples
- The army retreated from the battlefield after suffering heavy losses
- She retreated to her room to escape the noise and chaos of the party
- The company retreated from its plans to expand into new markets due to financial constraints
- The hikers retreated back down the mountain due to the approaching storm