Breakaway
Breakaway noun - The act of breaking away or withdrawing from.
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Retreat
Retreat noun - An act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable.
Breakaway and retreat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Breakaway" instead a noun "Retreat".
Nearby Words: retreated, retreating
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