退く

どく · のく

1. godan verb, intransitive, usually in kana to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way
2. to resign; to retire; to quit; to secede

しりぞく · しぞく

1. godan verb, intransitive to step back; to move back; to retreat
2. to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to exit
3. to resign; to retire; to quit
4. to concede

ひく

1. godan verb, intransitive, rare, usu. written as 引く to move back; to draw back; to recede; to fall back; to retreat
2. rare, usu. written as 引く to lessen; to subside; to ebb; to go down (e.g. of swelling)
3. rare to resign; to retire; to quit