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retreated

[/rɪˈtriːtɪd/]
verb
recuou
1. moved back or withdrew from a position, place, or situation
The army retreated from the battlefield.
O exército recuou do campo de batalha.
2. went back to a place of safety or privacy
She retreated to her room to think.
Ela se retirou para seu quarto para pensar.
3. withdrew an opinion, statement, or promise
He retreated from his earlier position on the issue.
Ele recuou de sua posição anterior sobre a questão.
Synonyms
withdrewbacked awaypulled backretiredreceded
Antonyms
advancedprogressedattackedapproachedmoved forward

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recuou
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
recuou
standard usage
São Paulo
recuou
standard usage
Portugal
recuou
standard usage; also 'retirou-se'

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a hasty retreat
retreat into oneself
strategic retreat
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