Retreated Definition & Meaning

retreated
noun
  1. people who have retreated; "he had only contempt for the retreated"

"Retreated" in song lyrics

See how retreated is used in real songs:

  • "after a galcier retreated"
    AOL — AOL
  • "after a galceir retreated"
    AOL — AOL

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