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How to say: retreats

Spelling: Retreats Syllables  retreats
US accent
/ɹᵻtɹˈiːts/
UK accent
/ɹɪtɹˈiːts/
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Definition

Definition — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

e.g. “the disorderly retreat of French troops”

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