[v] become faint or more distant; "the unhappy memories of her childhood receded as she grew older"
[v] retreat
[v] move back and away from; "The enemy fell back"
[v] pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb"
Antonyms
advance, advance, gain, gain ground, get ahead, go on, make headway, march on, move on, pass on, progress, pull ahead, win