Retreating
Word | RETREATING |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | N/A |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Retreating"
What do we mean by retreating?
To treat or deal with (a topic) again or differently.
To apply treatment to (an injury, a surface, etc.) again
/rɪˈtritɪzəm/ ri-tree-tiz-uhm (noun) Sociology. the rejection of culturally prescribed goals and the conventional means for attaining them. It could lead to asocialization, depersonalization, social alienation, Anomie (normslessness), psychic dysfunctions, which could on the other hand result in criminal intentions and/or deeds (because of social deviance due to the aforementioned states) or rebellious attitudes (i.e. pursuit of activities advancing new means and new goals, usually via all means possible). Aside from disrespect and rejection of the institutionalized means and cultural goals (values) of a society, retreatism could also stem from the institutionalization of individualization and most often from social inequalities. Origin: retreat + -ism Related forms: retreatist, noun Terminology: see Merton's Strain theory (Sociology) for details Sources: Dictionary.com, Wikipedia.org Urban Dictionary
NOUN: 1. A movement away from danger or a confrontation, back along the original route. 2. A withdrawal from a position or point of view to one intended to lessen conflict. 3. A withdrawal of military forces following a defeat or preceding a change of position. 4. A signal, usually a bugle call or drumbeat, telling soldiers to perform a retreat. 5. A period of quiet rest and contemplation in a secluded place. 6. A quiet secluded place where people go for rest and privacy. 7. A place where people or animals go to avoid danger or capture. 8. A place for the long-term care and treatment of people who are incapable of caring for themselves. 9. Period of seclusion: A period away from normal activities, devoted to prayer and meditation, often spent in a religious community. VERB: 1. To move back away from danger or a confrontation. 2. To withdraw from a position or point of view to one intended to lessen conflict. 3. To withdraw following a defeat or prior to a change of position. 4. To recede or fall back from a previous position when the glaciers retreated. 5. To move a chesspiece back to an earlier position. Urban Dictionary
The word "Victory" in French. Urban Dictionary
The act of pulling out AFTER ejaculating during unprotected sex. Urban Dictionary
Falling back in war Urban Dictionary
The way a person looks while walking away; often a judgement on his/her posterior. Urban Dictionary
1. A spiritual getaway 2. To surrender, withdraw (i.e. military battle) 3. To treat yourself again Urban Dictionary
A word describing the cowardly compulsion to flee. Urban Dictionary
A large blue plastic tarp stretched out and tied off to trees or poles. Urban Dictionary
A way to retreat or 'run away' while still retaining your manliness Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Retreating
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The word "retreating" in example sentences
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