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retreat

To retreat is to withdraw or back away, especially from a dangerous or unpleasant situation or from a military engagement. (verb)

An example of retreat is when an encroaching army gives up, turns around and goes home.

Retreat is the act of giving up and withdrawing or a time away in a quiet and secluded place where you can relax. (noun)

  1. An example of a retreat is when a military force gives up their efforts to gain land and goes home.
  2. An example of a retreat is a weekend at a spa where you go to rest and relax.

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