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Retreating

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Meaning

A form of retreat.

  1. verb pull back or move away or backward
  2. noun (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
  3. verb move away, as for privacy
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Common word
Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “retreating”

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What does “retreating” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “retreating”?

The syllable count of “retreating” is 3. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

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Last updated October 2, 2026

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