Can Retreat Be a Verb?

As a verb, retreat means to back out of something — like a lawyer who is forced to retreat from his argument when the opposing evidence is too convincing.

Is retreat a adjective?

Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verb retreat which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts. Resembling or characteristic of a retreat.

How do you use retreat in a sentence?

Retreat sentence example
  1. The army must retreat and the order to do so must be given. ...
  2. At least it would be a retreat from all this. ...
  3. She felt the urge to retreat to her room and stay there until he left again. ...
  4. We must retreat or risk falling into an ambush.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.