Retreat
Retreat noun - An act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable.
Slum and retreat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slum" instead a noun "Retreat".
Nearby Words: retreated, retreating
Slum
Slum noun - A district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions.
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