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RETREATS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Retreats.

Retreats - as a noun

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

Example: "The disorderly retreat of french troops"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
withdrawal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
areacountry
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position

(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset

An area where you can be alone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hideaway

Withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation

Example: "The religious retreat is a form of vacation activity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retirement

The act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
advance

Retreats - as a verb

Pull back or move away or backward

Example: "The enemy withdrew"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw backmove backpull awaypull backrecederetirewithdraw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move away, as for privacy

Example: "The pope retreats to castelgondolfo every summer"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move back

Example: "The glacier retrogrades"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retrograde

Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

Example: "We'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back awayback outcrawfishcrawfish outpull backpull in one's hornswithdraw

Example Sentences

"He retreats to his room whenever he wants to be alone."
"The army retreats from the battlefield after suffering heavy casualties."
"She retreats from social events because she feels uncomfortable in large crowds."
"As the storm intensified, the ship retreats to safer waters."
"The animal retreats into its burrow when it senses danger."
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Word Game Points

Is RETREATS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retreats is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RETREATS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is RETREATS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retreats is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETREATS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is RETREATS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retreats is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETREATS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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