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Fall back

Fall back verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).
Usage example: resistance from native forces was greater than expected, and the invading army was forced to fall back
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Leave and fall back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Leave" instead a verb "Fall back".

Leave

Leave verb - To cause to remain behind.
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Fall back and leave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fall back" instead a verb "Leave".
Nearby Words: leaving, leaven, leaved, leaver

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  • The Squad was going to go after him, but the higher orders forced them to fall back and leave him.
    Source: Downer Ending / Video Games
  • Better to Die than Be Killed: Nod's forces firmly believe that GDI will torture their captured Brothers and rape their Sisters, so when they are forced to fall back and leave their immobile wounded behind, one of their captains personally executes each and every invalid.
    Source: Fan Fic / Tiberium Wars
  • Video Game / Assassin's Creed III: Liberation It's similar in function to Connor's rope dart, except there's no limit on using it (though you can't string guards up and leave them hanging — they fall back down shortly after Aveline does).
    Source: Video Game / Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
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