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verb
To purposely avoid interaction with others; to be introverted.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Synonyms: keep oneself to oneself
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To refrain from telling or giving; to keep secret, or refuse to share.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
withhold information
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: withhold, keep back
verb
shun the company of others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
