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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

psychological feature go
a feature of the mental life of a living organism

event go
something that happens at a given place and time

act, deed, human action, human activity go
something that people do or cause to happen

departure, going, going away, leaving go
the act of departing

withdrawal
the act of withdrawing

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effacement, self-effacement go
withdrawing into the background
retreat go
the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)
retreat, retirement go
withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
evacuation go
the act of evacuating
decampment go
breaking camp
desertion, abandonment, defection go
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
pullback go
(military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops)
retreat go
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
receding, recession go
the act of becoming more distant