recede

• Verbo que indica el acto de retroceder o alejarse de una posición, punto o estado, o de disminuir en intensidad o nivel.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position, point, or condition.

1. Move back or awayB2formal

   To move back or to a more distant position; to withdraw.

   retroceder, alejarse

   • The floodwaters began to recede after the storm.
   • The tide receded, leaving shells on the beach.
   • The crowd receded as the police arrived.

   Sinónimosback awaydraw backebbfall backpull backretireretreatsubsidewithdraw

   Antónimosadvanceapproachproceedprogress

2. RetreatB2formal

   To withdraw from a position or situation, often in a military context.

   Retroceder

   • The army was forced to recede from the battlefield.
   • The troops receded to a safer location.
   • The enemy forces began to recede under heavy fire.

   Sinónimosback offfall backpull backretireretreatwithdraw

   Antónimosadvanceapproach

3. Become fainter or more distantB2formal

   To gradually become less clear, intense, or noticeable.

   Desvanecerse

   • The sound of the music receded as we walked away.
   • His memories of the event began to recede over time.
   • The pain receded after taking the medication.

   Sinónimosabatedimdwindleebbfadelessensubsidewane

   Antónimosadvanceamplifyapproachaugmentdeepenintensifyloomnearstrengthen