recede

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recede Definition

• (v) pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb"
• (v) move back and away from; "The enemy fell back"
• (v) retreat
• (v) become faint or more distant; "the unhappy memories of her childhood receded as she grew older"

recede Synonyms

• draw back
• drop off
• fall back
• fall behind
• lose
• move back
• pull away
• pull back
• recede
• retire
• retreat
• withdraw