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retreat
This word carries a strong duality of energy. In military or competitive settings, it often suggests a necessary but disappointing admission of defeat or a strategic move to avoid total destruction. It evokes a sense of falling back under pressure or fleeing a threat.
Countable when referring to a specific location for relaxation (a yoga retreat). Uncountable when referring to the general act of moving backward (the retreat of the army).
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To move back or withdraw from a position, especially during a battle.
"The army decided to retreat after the flank was breached."
To withdraw someone or something from a location.
"The general ordered the troops to retreat to the valley."
A place of seclusion or privacy used for relaxation or safety.
"The cabin in the woods served as a quiet retreat for the writer."
The act of withdrawing from a position or a commitment.
"The sudden retreat of the tide revealed hidden shells on the beach."