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retreat meaning in Tamil

பின்வாங்கு piṉvāṅku

/ɹɪˈtɹiːt/

retreat in Tamil: பின்வாங்கு (piṉvāṅku). In English, retreat means the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

Tamil words for retreat

to withdraw military forces
பின்வாங்கு piṉvāṅku

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

All synonyms of retreat

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Questions about retreat in Tamil

What is the meaning of retreat in Tamil?
Retreat in Tamil is பின்வாங்கு (piṉvāṅku).
retreat என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Retreat: பின்வாங்கு (piṉvāṅku).
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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