Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun retirement

3 senses of retirement

Sense 1
retirement -- (the state of being retired from one's business or occupation)
       => status, position -- (the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life")

Sense 2
retirement -- (withdrawal from your position or occupation)
       => termination, ending, conclusion -- (the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement")

Sense 3
retirement, retreat -- (withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation; "the religious retreat is a form of vacation activity")
       => withdrawal -- (the act of withdrawing; "the withdrawal of French troops from Vietnam")