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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detached isolated removed secluded separated sequestered withdrawn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withdrawn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withdrawn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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Johnson has since retreated from the media, although he met with Cabinet officials and members of Congress during Trump’s first term.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

After a backlash erupted, CBS quickly retreated, announcing it would “waive further enforcement” pending additional review.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The Conference Board reported consumers’ assessment of business and labor-market conditions retreated to 121.2 in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Global stocks gained and oil prices retreated as investors eyed a potential deal between the U.S. and Iran that could open the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The Oracle nodded and retreated in the Spares’ direction.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

retreated

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