dɹɔː ˈbæk ɹɨˈsiːd ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ) ɹəˈtɹiːt wɪðˈdɹɔː

become faint or more distant the unhappy memories of her childhood receded as she grew older retreat pull back or move away or backward The enemy withdrew The limo pulled away from the curb