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retreat in Persian

عقبنشینی 'aqab-nešini

/ɹɪˈtɹiːt/

retreat in Persian: عقبنشینی ('aqab-nešini), عقبنشینی کردن ('aqab-nešini kardan). In English, retreat means the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

Persian words for retreat

act of pulling back or withdrawing
عقبنشینی 'aqab-nešini
to withdraw military forces
عقبنشینی کردن 'aqab-nešini kardan

English meaning of retreat

  1. noun The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
  2. noun The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.
  3. noun Withdrawal by a military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.
  4. noun A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.

Full definition of retreat

retreat in a sentence

  • The general opted for a swift retreat because he saw his troops were vastly outnumbered.
  • We both need a week retreat after those two stressful years working in the city.
  • The general refused to order his soldiers to retreat, despite being vastly outnumbered.

Synonyms of retreat

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Questions about retreat in Persian

What is the meaning of retreat in Persian?
Retreat in Persian is عقبنشینی ('aqab-nešini), عقبنشینی کردن ('aqab-nešini kardan).
معنی retreat چیست؟
Retreat: عقبنشینی ('aqab-nešini), عقبنشینی کردن ('aqab-nešini kardan).
What does retreat mean in English?
Retreat means the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

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