present participle of retreat

The act of moving back from something; a retreat.

plural of retreating

A treatment performed a second or subsequent time.

plural of retreatment

(religion) a participant in a religious or similar retreat

Furnishing or serving as a retreat.

The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant. / The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.

To withdraw from a position, go back. / To withdraw military forces / (of a glacier) To shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures. / To slope back.

Alternative spelling of re-treat