Synonyms for

Recede

Verb / rɪˈsi:d / Another word for recede — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To move back or away from a previous position

Synonyms & similar words

retire retreat moveback fallback withdraw advance pullback gain dropoff lose pullaway drawback fallbehind retreat withdraw retire retract yield surrender abate ebb diminish subside fade weaken

Example sentences

  1. The tide is starting to recede.
  2. The army was forced to recede from the battlefield.
  3. The sun sets and the shadows recede.
  4. The stock market is receding drastically.
  5. The hairline is receding with age.

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