Retrocede

C2 16+

Synonyms of retrocede

Antonyms of retrocede

Collocations of retrocede

territory
Frequency: 70 %

The country decided to retrocede the disputed territory to its neighboring nation.

control
Frequency: 60 %

The company retroceded control of its operations back to the original management team.

power
Frequency: 50 %

The dictator retroceded power to the newly elected government.

land
Frequency: 45 %

The indigenous tribe retroceded the sacred land to the government as a sign of goodwill.

authority
Frequency: 40 %

The rebel group retroceded authority over the region to the legitimate government.

Idiomatic Expressions for retrocede

  • Phrase: retrocede from a promise
    Meaning: to go back on or retract a promise or commitment
    Usage: He retroceded from his promise to help with the project, leaving us in a difficult situation.