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      retreating

      verb

      Stress: second syllable

      Syllables: re-treat-ing (3)

      English Definition

      Moving back or withdrawing, especially from a difficult or dangerous situation.

      Example Sentence

      The invading soldiers were retreating.

      US IPA /rɪˈtriːtɪŋ/
      UK IPA /rɪˈtriːtɪŋ/

      Synonyms

      withdrawing receding backtracking fleeing

      Antonyms

      advancing progressing attacking
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