The Italian verb indietreggiare is formed from the adverb indietro meaning behind, back or backwards. You can use it to express a number of concepts that translate as to move backwards in English including: 1. to fall back / to retreat Indietreggiare, in the most literal sense of the word, refers to the withdrawal from enemy forces or dangerous situations. Some synonyms in Italian … [Read more...] about Italian Word of the Day: Indietreggiare (to move backwards)