Danger and Retreat

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Danger

Danger noun - Something that may cause injury or harm.
Usage example: willing to face the dangers of the Arctic in quest of the Northwest Passage
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Retreat is an antonym for danger.
Nearby Words: dangerous, dangerously

Retreat

Retreat noun - An act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable.
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Danger is an antonym for retreat.
Nearby Words: retreated, retreating
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How words are described

brave brave danger brave retreat
great great danger great retreat
easy easy danger easy retreat
general general danger general retreat
Other adjectives: possible, desperate.

Both words in one sentence

  • Probably the best example of it is this: if someone ordered a retreat, even if his unit was being overwhelmed by enemy forces and was in danger of being completely wiped out, he was expected to commit sepuku.
    Source: Honor Before Reason / Tabletop Games
  • Sir Robin's minstrel: Brave Sir Robin ran away./Bravely ran away away./When danger reared its ugly head,/He bravely turned his tail and fled./Yes, brave Sir Robin turned about/And gallantly he chickened out./Bravely taking to his feet,/He beat a very brave retreat.
    Source: Screw This Im Outta Here / Live-Action Film
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