retreat
nounHow many syllables in retreat?
There are 2 syllables in the word retreat.How to pronounce retreat:
Definition of retreat:
- retreat (noun):
- the process of receding from a position or state attained
- an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
Synonyms for retreat:
hideaway
pullout
retirement
withdrawal
Antonyms for retreat:
advance
advancement
approach
arrival
charge
coming
development
encroachment
entrance
evolution
forward motion
forward movement
headway
insertion
march
movement forward
moving forward
onrush
procession
progress
progression
standing
staying
waiting
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- naive
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- enlure
- either
- coffin
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- Uzi
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- growing
- diva
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- assist
- supply
- shocked
- receive
- obey
- mature
- Martin
- decay
- cheddar
- stir-fry
- Stella
- Satan
- rephaim
- release
- Lola
- fatty
- county's
- chevy
- camel
- brownie
- otter
- noble
- nana
- Liza
- delay
- decayed
- collar
- closely
- chasing
- bedroom
- bandit
- athlete
- Tommy
- ticking
- rag on
- louder
- legit
- Harper
- gator
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