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Retreated

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v. Simple past tense and past participle of retreat.

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n. people who have retreated

Word Usage

"Ehrlich, who eight years ago turned to Prince George's for an African American running mate - Michael S. Steele, now chairman of the Republican National Committee - has largely retreated from the vote-rich county, focusing his campaign elsewhere."

Verb Form

retreated retreating retreats

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

bugle call pull away recede pullback withdraw

Cross Reference

recess withdraw to beat a retreat religious retreat

Form

retreated retreating

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

refuge asylum retirement shelter privacy

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

Crete Deet Delete Fleet Grete

Same Context

Words that are found in similar contexts

march journey occupation retirement flight