Moves troops away from the enemy (8)

I believe the answer is:

retreats

(Other definitions for retreats that I've seen before include "tactical withdrawals" , "Backs away" , "Places that afford peace and quiet" , "Recedes" , "Of army, falls back before enemy attack" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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