retreat vs nest

nest vs retreat

retreat and nest both are nouns.

retreat and nest both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
retreat	Yes	No	Yes	No
nest	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, nest is a hyponym of retreat; that is, nest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than retreat:

retreat: a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
nest: a cosy or secluded retreat

Other hyponyms of retreat include ashram, ashram, nook, pleasance, sanctum, sanctum sanctorum.

retreat (noun)	nest (noun)
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat	a kind of gun emplacement
withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation	furniture pieces made to fit close together
the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)	a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
an area where you can be alone	a cosy or secluded retreat
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset	a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet

retreat (verb)	nest (verb)
make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity	fit together or fit inside
pull back or move away or backward	gather nests
move back	move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
move away, as for privacy	inhabit a nest, usually after building

Difference between retreat and nest

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