beaten a retreat
The phrase “beaten a retreat” has 5 syllables: beat-en a re-treat
It's pronounced as /ˈbiː.tən ə rɪˈtriːt/
What is synonym and antonym for beaten a retreat?
In the thesaurus, “beaten a retreat” has 29 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for beaten a retreat along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for beaten a retreat
- absconded
- beaten it
- bolted
- broken
- bugged out
- cleared out
- decamped
- eloped
- escaped
- fled
- flown
- got out
- gotten out
- lammed
- lighted out
- lit
- made off
- made tracks
- mizzled
- retreated
- run
- run away
- run off
- scarpered
- scatted
- scrammed
- skedaddled
- skirred
- turned tail
Antonyms for beaten a retreat
- abided
- abode
- bearded
- braved
- confronted
- dared
- defied
- dwelled
- dwelt
- faced
- hung around
- lingered
- remained
- stayed
- stuck around
- tarried
Example Sentences
- The phrase beaten a retreat is a less common, somewhat archaic variation of beat a retreat, but it can still be used.
- Faced with overwhelming opposition, the company beaten a retreat from the project.
- The hikers beaten a retreat when the storm became too dangerous.
- In the debate, the politician beaten a retreat after being confronted with hard facts.
- Seeing the dog, the cat beaten a retreat up the tree.
On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to beaten a retreat, such as: abided, abode, absconded, bearded, beaten it, bolted, braved.
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