retreating (B2)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtriːtɪŋ/

Definition

Moving away from a place, position, or situation, often due to danger, defeat, or a desire for withdrawal.

Examples

• The army was retreating after suffering heavy losses on the front line.

• She found peace by retreating to her quiet cabin in the mountains every summer.

• The tide is retreating, leaving behind a vast stretch of wet sand.

Synonyms of retreating

Words with a similar meaning to retreating:

• leaving
• withdrawing
• fleeing
• receding

Antonyms of retreating

Words with the opposite meaning to retreating:

• advancing
• approaching

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