As nouns the difference between retreat and backdown
is that
retreat is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant while
backdown is an act of backing down; a retraction or withdrawal.
As a verb retreat
is to withdraw military forces.
retreat English
Noun
( en noun)
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
* Shakespeare
- In a retreat he outruns any lackey.
The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.
A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
* L'Estrange
- He built his son a house of pleasure, and spared no cost to make a delicious retreat .
* Dryden
- That pleasing shade they sought, a soft retreat / From sudden April showers, a shelter from the heat.
A period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude.
A period of meditation, prayer or study.
Withdrawal by military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.
A signal for a military withdrawal.
A bugle call or drumbeat signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset, as on a military base.
A military ceremony to lower the flag.
(chess) The move of a piece from a threatened position.
See also
* religious retreat
Verb
( en verb)
To withdraw military forces.
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backdown English
Noun
( en noun)
An act of backing down; a retraction or withdrawal.
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