retreat
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Sense: Noun: withdrawal
Synonyms:
withdrawal Collocations, evacuation, escape Collocations, pullback, pullout, pull-out, retirement Collocations, recession Collocations
Antonyms:
attack Collocations, ambush Collocations, approach Collocations, incursion, progression, pursuit Collocations, lunge, arrival Collocations, advance Collocations, assault Collocations, breakthrough Collocations, capture Collocations, conquest
Sense: Noun: shelter
Synonyms:
shelter Collocations, refuge, asylum, sanctuary, haven Collocations, sanctum, harbor Collocations, harbour , harborage, harbourage
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Sense: Verb: flee
Synonyms:
flee Collocations, run away, run Collocations, bolt Collocations, take off, split Collocations , hightail it , beat it , let it , scram , skedaddle , bug out , skidoo , vamoose , make a run for it, make a break for it, run for it, take flight, fly Collocations
Sense: Verb: execute a forced retirement
Synonyms:
evacuate, leave Collocations, withdraw Collocations, back out, pull out, disengage, turn back, fall back, retire Collocations
Antonyms:
attack Collocations, launch an attack, ambush Collocations, advance Collocations, fight Collocations, conquer Collocations, hold your ground, stand your ground
Sense: Verb: recede
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Sense: Verb: reverse a decision or statement
Synonyms:
change your mind, change your decision, reconsider, backtrack, give in, shift your ground, back-pedal , do a U-turn , eat your words , eat humble pie , go back on your word, recant