Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Retreating.
Retreating - 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)
withdrawal20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
area4country12Hyponyms (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
Withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
Example: "The religious retreat is a form of vacation activity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retirement12The act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
advance13Retreating - as a verb
Pull back or move away or backward
Example: "The enemy withdrew"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw backmove backpull awaypull backrecede9retire6withdraw18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move away, as for privacy
Example: "The pope retreats to castelgondolfo every summer"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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 outcrawfish19crawfish outpull backpull in one's hornswithdraw18Example Sentences
"The retreating army left a trail of destruction in their wake."
"The retreating soldiers sought refuge in a nearby village."
"The retreating forces were outnumbered and outgunned."
"They could hear the sound of retreating footsteps in the distance."
"The retreating tide revealed a treasure trove of seashells."
Word Game Points
Is RETREATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retreating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETREATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is RETREATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retreating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETREATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is RETREATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retreating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETREATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
