retreat
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
Other meanings
The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.
Withdrawal by a military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.
Word history
From Latin "retractus".
Where this comes from
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