RETREATING
Dictionary entry overview: What does retreating mean? • RETREATING (adjective)
The adjective RETREATING has 1 sense:
1. moving back or away
Familiarity information: RETREATING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• RETREATING (adjective)
Meaning:
Moving back or away
Similar:
receding; retiring (moving toward a position farther from the front)
withdrawing (forced withdrawal)
Antonym:
advancing (moving ahead or toward the front)
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