What is the antonym of “invasion”?
The antonyms of invasion are retreat and withdrawal. The antonyms retreat and withdrawal convey the opposite meaning of invasion, which is to move away from a place or situation.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
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An act of moving back or withdrawing, especially from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.
Example
The army was forced to retreat after suffering heavy casualties.
Example
She decided to retreat to her room to avoid the noisy party.
The act of taking something away or removing it from a place.
Example
The bank charges a fee for early withdrawal of funds from a savings account.
Example
The troops made a strategic withdrawal from the battlefield.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Retreat implies a voluntary or strategic withdrawal from a situation, while withdrawal can be voluntary or involuntary.
- 2Retreat can also refer to a place of seclusion or meditation, while withdrawal refers only to the act of moving back or taking something away.
Good things to know
- 1Military Context: Use retreat and withdrawal to describe military maneuvers and strategies.
- 2Financial Context: Use withdrawal to describe the act of taking money out of an account.
- 3Personal Context: Use retreat to describe a place of seclusion or meditation, or withdrawal to describe the act of moving away from a situation.
Remember this!
The antonyms of invasion are retreat and withdrawal. Retreat implies a voluntary or strategic withdrawal, while withdrawal can be voluntary or involuntary. Use these words in military and financial contexts, or to describe personal situations involving seclusion or moving away from a situation.
