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retreat in Greek

retreat in Greek is υποχώρηση, αποτραβιέμαι — retreat means the act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

retreat in Greek

υποχώρηση
noun
Pronounced: ypochorisi
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
αποτραβιέμαι
verb
Pronounced: apotraviemai
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.

What does "retreat" mean?

  1. noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
    "Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat."
  2. noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
    "The cabin by the lake is my favourite retreat when work gets too busy."
  3. verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
    "The hikers retreated down the path when the storm clouds rolled in."
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retreat in a sentence

  • Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat.
  • The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in.
  • The cabin by the lake is my favourite retreat when work gets too busy.
  • They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains.

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What is "retreat" in Greek?
"retreat" in Greek is υποχώρηση, αποτραβιέμαι. retreat means: The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
How do you pronounce υποχώρηση?
"retreat" in Greek is υποχώρηση, pronounced "ypochorisi".
How do you use "retreat" in a sentence?
Example: "Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat." In Greek, "retreat" is υποχώρηση, αποτραβιέμαι.
Are there other ways to say "retreat" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "retreat": υποχώρηση, αποτραβιέμαι.
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