remoteness, farness, span, interval, gap, separation, length, range, way, space
distance oneself from Synonym
Synonyme distance oneself fromdetach oneself from - dissociate oneself from - disassociate oneself from - separate oneself from - remove oneself from - step away from - pull away from - break away from - cut oneself off from - withdraw from
To distance oneself from someone or something means to create emotional, social, or sometimes physical space in order to reduce involvement or influence. This can involve limiting contact, avoiding certain situations, or making it clear that one no longer wishes to be closely associated. People often distance themselves from relationships, groups, or ideas that they find unhealthy, controversial, or no longer compatible with their values. The act can be temporary or permanent and may be done openly or subtly. It is commonly used as a way to protect one’s well‑being, reputation, or independence.
Category: Behavior
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distance
remoteness, farness, span, interval, gap, separation, length, range, way, space [x]
Category:
Measurement
be impervious towards
be immune to, be insusceptible to, be unaffected by, be unresponsive to, be resistant to, be impervious to
be immune to, be insusceptible to, be unaffected by, be unresponsive to, be resistant to, be impervious to [x]
Category:
Emotion
split
teilen, aufteilen, zerlegen, spalten, trennen, zerteilen, aufspalten, aufsplitten, auseinandernehmen, dividieren
teilen, aufteilen, zerlegen, spalten, trennen, zerteilen, aufspalten, aufsplitten, auseinandernehmen, dividieren [x]
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Language
dispersing
spreading, scattering, diffusing, disseminating, distributing, dispersal, dissipating, breaking up, thinning out
spreading, scattering, diffusing, disseminating, distributing, dispersal, dissipating, breaking up, thinning out [x]
Category:
Science
extraction
removal, withdrawal, taking out, pulling out, removal procedure, excision, removal operation, mining, quarrying, recovery
removal, withdrawal, taking out, pulling out, removal procedure, excision, removal operation, mining, quarrying, recovery [x]
Category:
Science
clarifying the limitations
explaining the limitations, specifying the limitations, outlining the limitations, defining the limitations, detailing the limitations, stating the limitations, setting out the limitations, making the... [more]
explaining the limitations, specifying the limitations, outlining the limitations, defining the limitations, detailing the limitations, stating the limitations, setting out the limitations, making the limitations clear [x]
Category:
Communication
making clear the limitations
clarifying the limitations, spelling out the limitations, outlining the limitations, specifying the limitations, defining the limitations, stating the limitations, setting out the limitations, highlig... [more]
clarifying the limitations, spelling out the limitations, outlining the limitations, specifying the limitations, defining the limitations, stating the limitations, setting out the limitations, highlighting the limitations, pointing out the limitations [x]
Category:
Communication
outlines
contours, profiles, sketches, drafts, blueprints, frameworks, summaries, synopses, overviews, plans
contours, profiles, sketches, drafts, blueprints, frameworks, summaries, synopses, overviews, plans [x]
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Language
setting the limitations
defining the boundaries, establishing the limits, setting the parameters, determining the constraints, defining the scope, imposing restrictions, setting boundaries, laying down limits
defining the boundaries, establishing the limits, setting the parameters, determining the constraints, defining the scope, imposing restrictions, setting boundaries, laying down limits [x]
Category:
Regulation
defining the limitations
setting the boundaries, outlining the limits, specifying the constraints, delimiting, circumscribing
setting the boundaries, outlining the limits, specifying the constraints, delimiting, circumscribing [x]
Category:
Language
describing the limitations
outlining the limitations, detailing the limitations, specifying the limitations, explaining the limitations, stating the limitations, defining the limitations, setting out the limitations, identifyin... [more]
outlining the limitations, detailing the limitations, specifying the limitations, explaining the limitations, stating the limitations, defining the limitations, setting out the limitations, identifying the limitations [x]
Category:
Communication
setting the limits
establishing the limits, defining the limits, setting boundaries, establishing boundaries, drawing the line, setting parameters, defining the parameters
establishing the limits, defining the limits, setting boundaries, establishing boundaries, drawing the line, setting parameters, defining the parameters [x]
Category:
Regulation
framing the boundaries
defining the boundaries, setting the boundaries, delineating the boundaries, drawing the boundaries, establishing the boundaries
defining the boundaries, setting the boundaries, delineating the boundaries, drawing the boundaries, establishing the boundaries [x]
Category:
Communication
establishing the boundaries
defining the boundaries, setting the boundaries, drawing the boundaries, marking the boundaries, delineating the boundaries, demarcating the boundaries, fixing the boundaries
defining the boundaries, setting the boundaries, drawing the boundaries, marking the boundaries, delineating the boundaries, demarcating the boundaries, fixing the boundaries [x]
Category:
Communication
defining the scope
delimiting the scope, setting the boundaries, scoping, determining the scope, outlining the scope, specifying the scope
delimiting the scope, setting the boundaries, scoping, determining the scope, outlining the scope, specifying the scope [x]
Category:
Management
