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ashram |
a religious community or retreat at which people meet for meditation and exercise, esp. yoga. [1/2 definitions] |
back-pedal |
to retreat from an earlier position; withdraw. [1/3 definitions] |
den |
the resting place or retreat of a large predatory wild animal, such as a wolf or lion; lair. [1/4 definitions] |
fallback |
an act or instance of falling back; retreat. [1/2 definitions] |
flinch |
to retreat from or avoid something unpleasant, fearsome, or difficult. [1/3 definitions] |
hermitage |
a place where one can lead a solitary, secluded life; retreat. [2/3 definitions] |
nest |
a comfortable place for seclusion or retreat. [1/11 definitions] |
pull back |
to cause (troops) to retreat from an area. [1/3 definitions] |
rear guard |
a small detachment of soldiers who protect the rear of a larger unit, as in a retreat. |
repulse |
the act of forcing back, or a forced retreat. [1/4 definitions] |
retirement |
retreat into seclusion or privacy, or such privacy and seclusion itself. [1/5 definitions] |
rout1 |
a confused retreat of troops after they have been beaten. [2/4 definitions] |
run |
to move away quickly, as in retreat or escape; flee. [1/36 definitions] |
sanctum |
a private place where one can go to be alone and undisturbed; retreat. [1/2 definitions] |
withdraw |
to move back or away, esp. from an emotional state or social environment; retreat. [1/4 definitions] |
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