retreats
re-treats
verb
Moves back or withdraws from a position, especially due to difficulty or danger.
"The army retreats after heavy losses."
noun
Periods of withdrawal for rest, prayer, or study; also quiet, private places.
"They enjoy peaceful retreats in the countryside."
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