Advancement and Pullback

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Advancement noun - A raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position.

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Pullback is an antonym for advancement.

Nearby Words: advance, advanced, advancing, advancer

Pullback noun - An act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable.

Usage example: the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation

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Advancement is an antonym for pullback.

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