Distances Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

plural of distance

"The vast distances between the islands made travel by foot impossible."

Verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of distance

"She distances herself from any political controversy to avoid taking sides."

In plain English: To distance yourself means to create space between you and someone else by not talking or hanging out with them anymore.

"The new highway distances the remote village from its nearest neighbor, making daily trips much harder for residents."

Example Sentences

"The new highway distances the remote village from its nearest neighbor, making daily trips much harder for residents." verb

"We need to distance ourselves from that toxic friend immediately." verb

"The crowd began to distance themselves when the police arrived on the scene." verb

"Try to distance your thoughts from negative emotions during meditation." verb