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retreated

ADJECTIVE
retired
Synonyms
STRONG
detached isolated removed secluded separated sequestered withdrawn
WEAK
apart distant
Antonyms
STRONG
attached connected mingling public sociable united
WEAK
active employed working
ADJECTIVE
withdrawn
Synonyms
STRONG
cool detached introverted quiet reserved restrained retired retiring shrinking shy
WEAK
aloof aseptic casual disinterested distant incurious indifferent nongregarious offish recluse reclusive remote silent solitary standoffish taciturn timorous uncommunicative uncompanionable unconcerned uncurious undemonstrative unforthcoming uninterested
Antonyms
STRONG
agitated bold confident extroverted friendly outgoing unreserved
WEAK
known seen sociable visible
ADJECTIVE
withdrawn
Synonyms
STRONG
cloistered departed isolated removed secluded
WEAK
out-of-the-way private recluse solitary taken out
Antonyms
STRONG
mingling open public
WEAK
extroverted friendly known outgoing seen sociable visible

Example Sentences

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Equity markets retreated at the end of a week that saw a strong rally across the world, helped by a surge in tech firms linked to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Benchmark crude oil futures retreated as investors waited for Iran’s response to a proposal from the U.S. to resolve the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

One hand holding a microphone, the other arm tightly tucked across her chest, she retreated to her zones of rhetorical comfort: grievance, victimhood, outrage.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Treasury yields retreated on Tuesday, with the 30-year rate falling 4.3 basis points to 4.982% as of 3 p.m.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Ivan retreated with her, hand trembling as he gripped her forearm.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack