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Retreat

/rɪˈtriːt/
A movement away from a dangerous or difficult situation, often to regroup or reassess.

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Examples:

In consequence he retreated to his former reserve.

My God!" stormed Shōkichi, glaring at her retreating form.

You know the secret ways out of this retreat.

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle English retreten, from Old French retret, and from Latin retrahere meaning to draw back.

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