What does retreating mean?
Retreating means present participle and gerund of retreat.
Retreating
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of retreat.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of retreat
- The act of moving back from something; a retreat.
Example Sentences
But of the marchings and retreatings of these Six-thousand no Xenophon exists. Nothing, but an inarticulate hum, of cursing and sooty frenzy, surviving dubious in the memory of ages!
Synonyms for retreating
Antonyms for retreating
Related Words
Word Forms
- retreatings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for retreating?
Common synonyms include receding, retiring, withdrawing.
What is the opposite of retreating?
Possible antonyms include advancing.
How do you use retreating in a sentence?
But of the marchings and retreatings of these Six-thousand no Xenophon exists. Nothing, but an inarticulate hum, of cursing and sooty frenzy, surviving dubious in the memory of ages!
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