noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
drawing back; stepping back; retreating
Rare term for moving backward or retreating, often used in literary or formal contexts. The cross-reference あとずさり is a more common synonym.
See also: あとずさり
敵の攻撃に遭い、兵たちは却行を余儀なくされた。
Under enemy attack, the soldiers were forced to retreat.