Pullback
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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Synonyms for Pullback
Retreat
Retreat noun - An act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable.
Usage example: we made a strategic retreat when we realized that we were outnumbered
Pullback is a synonym for retreat in forward topic. You can use "Pullback" instead a noun "Retreat".
Nearby Words: retreated, retreating
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- flight and pullback
- flight and retreat
- draw back and pullback
- draw back and retreat
- ebb and pullback
- ebb and retreat
- retirement and pullback
- retirement and retreat
- withdrawal and pullback
- withdrawal and retreat
- departure and pullback
- departure and retreat
- recession and pullback
- recession and retreat
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