retreated

Definitions

Withdrew from a position of danger, difficulty, or conflict.

Moved back or away from a previous position or state.

Changed one's decision or opinion, typically in response to pressure.

Examples

The soldiers retreated to a safer position after the heavy shelling began.

Faced with overwhelming opposition, the candidate retreated from their earlier stance on the policy.

The tide retreated slowly, leaving behind a vast expanse of wet sand and seashells.

Synonyms

withdrew receded fled departed backtracked retired pulled back

Antonyms

advanced approached attacked charged proceeded confronted stayed