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retreat in Latin

retreat in Latin is recessus, latebra, pedem referre — retreat means the act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

retreat in Latin

recessus
noun
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
latebra
noun
A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
pedem referre
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
regredior
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.

What does "retreat" mean?

  1. noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
    "The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in."
  2. noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
    "They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains."
  3. verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
    "The troops retreated to higher ground."

retreat in a sentence

  • The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in.
  • The soldiers began an orderly retreat under heavy fire.
  • They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains.
  • She went on a silent meditation retreat to clear her head.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "retreat" in Latin?

"retreat" in Latin is recessus, latebra, pedem referre. retreat means: The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

How do you use "retreat" in a sentence?

Example: "The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in." In Latin, "retreat" is recessus, latebra, pedem referre.

Are there other ways to say "retreat" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "retreat": recessus, latebra, pedem referre, regredior.

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