retreat
re-treat
noun
A quiet, private place offering peace, safety, or solitude.
"She found a peaceful country retreat."
verb
To move back or withdraw from a position, especially from danger or battle.
"The troops were forced to retreat."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: hideaway, retirement, pull in one's horns, crawfish, back out, crawfish out, withdraw, back away, pull back, retrograde, retire, move back
Antonyms: advance, advancement, forward motion, go on, march on, move on, onward motion, pass on, procession, progress, progression