retreat

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of retreat with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

retreat

(verb)

Meaning

to withdraw from a difficult situation

Example

"When faced with overwhelming odds, the army had to retreat to safety."

Synonyms

withdrawrecedepull back

Antonyms

advanceprogress