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1. retreat
2. retreat
noun. ['riːˈtriːt'] (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat.
Synonyms
3. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] come out better in a competition, race, or conflict.
Synonyms
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression.
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] hit repeatedly.
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] move rhythmically.
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] shape by beating.
Antonyms
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] make a rhythmic sound.
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))