retreat

20 synonyms and 14 antonyms for retreat, ranked by how commonly they're used.

Noun — The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

Synonyms for retreat

back away back down balk beat a retreat bug out crawfish decline fall back draw back pull out recede regrade retire retrograde revert roll back shrink sound a retreat turn tail withdraw

Antonyms for retreat

advance charge gain ground forge ahead lunge storm engage fight hold one's ground stand one's ground deadlock draw tie stand off

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