recede

Verbs

(v) pull back or move away or backward
- The enemy withdrew
- The limo pulled away from the curb
draw back, move back, pull away, pull back, retreat, withdraw, retire,
(v) retreat fall behind, drop off, fall back, lose,
(v) become faint or more distant
- the unhappy memories of her childhood receded as she grew older

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

advance march on move on progress go on pass on gain ground get ahead make headway pull ahead win gain

Words of close approximity

Recent recess