retreat

As nouns the difference between account and retreat

is that account is (accounting) a registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review while retreat is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

As verbs the difference between account and retreat

is that account is to provide explanation while retreat is to withdraw military forces.

In lang=en terms the difference between retreat and retrograde

is that retreat is the move of a piece from a threatened position while retrograde is the reversal of a melody so that what is played first in the original melody is played last and what is played last in the original melody is played first.

As nouns the difference between retreat and retrograde

is that retreat is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant while retrograde is a degenerate person.

As verbs the difference between retreat and retrograde

is that retreat is to withdraw military forces while retrograde is to move backwards; to recede; to retire; to decline; to revert.

As an adjective retrograde is

directed backwards, retreating; reverting especially inferior state, declining; inverse, reverse; movement opposite to normal or intended motion, often circular motion.

As verbs the difference between intrude and retreat

is that intrude is to thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass while retreat is to withdraw military forces.

As a noun retreat is

the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

As nouns the difference between hostel and retreat

is that hostel is a commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel while retreat is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

As a verb retreat is

to withdraw military forces.

As nouns the difference between refrain and retreat

is that refrain is while retreat is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

As a verb retreat is

to withdraw military forces.

As verbs the difference between receded and retreat

is that receded is (recede) while retreat is to withdraw military forces.

As a noun retreat is

the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

As verbs the difference between engage and retreat

is that engage is while retreat is to withdraw military forces.

As a noun retreat is

the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

As nouns the difference between disengagement and retreat

is that disengagement is release or detachment from a physical situation or other involvement while retreat is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

As a verb retreat is

to withdraw military forces.

As nouns the difference between disengage and retreat

is that disengage is (fencing) a circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry while retreat is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

As verbs the difference between disengage and retreat

is that disengage is (ambitransitive) to release or loosen from something that binds, holds, entangles, or interlocks; unfasten; detach; disentangle; free while retreat is to withdraw military forces.

Retreat is a related term of defense.

As nouns the difference between retreat and defense

is that retreat is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant while defense is defence (action of defending or protecting from attack, danger or injury, or any means for that purpose).

As a verb retreat

is to withdraw military forces.