Synonyms for beat a retreat

Most common

beat it · re-treat · retire · flee

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To leave hastily in the face of opposition.

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Other spellings

beat retreat

Example sentences

• retire Tom said he thought it was time for him to retire.
• flee Learn that of foreigners, but don't flee your own.

By length

4 letters

flee¹

6 letters

retire²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (retire² = 2 syllables).