retreats

Definitions

Acts of withdrawing from a position or area, especially as a result of enemy action or danger.

Quiet or secluded places in which one can rest and relax.

Periods of withdrawal for the purpose of prayer, meditation, or study.

Examples

The army retreats to a safer position whenever the enemy advances.

She often retreats to her quiet garden to escape the noise of the city.

Synonyms

withdrawals departures refuges sanctuaries backdowns recesses hideaways

Antonyms

advances approaches attacks onsets assaults confrontations engagements