Retrograde
Military Verb/AdjectiveSTANAG Level 2
Definition
Sense 1
A movement to the rear; to move backward away from the enemy.
"The retrograde movement was conducted under enemy pressure."
Sense 2
A movement away from the enemy; includes withdrawal, retirement, and delay.
"The retrograde was conducted in good order to the prepared defensive line."
How This Term Is Used
This term can function as either a verb or an adjective depending on context. Check whether it follows a subject (verb use) or modifies a noun directly (adjective use).
Practice
Fill in the blank:
"The _____ movement was conducted under enemy pressure."
Answer: Retrograde
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