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Definition

verb. moved back from a place or situation.

Example Sentence

He retreated into his room.

More Example Sentences

She retreated to her room to think.

Synonyms

withdrew; pulled back; receded

Antonyms

advanced; approached; moved forward

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Rhymes

  • cheated
  • greeted
  • heated
  • meted
  • seated
  • treated

  • competed
  • completed
  • conceited
  • defeated
  • deleted
  • depleted
  • maltreated
  • mistreated
  • repeated
  • retreated
  • secreted
  • unseated
  • untreated

  • superheated
  • uncompleted
  • undefeated
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