withdraw into
Frequency: 6.06.3 per million words
to become quiet and spend time alone, not wanting to talk to other people
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Examples (10)
- She withdrew into her own world.
- After the tragedy, he withdrew completely into himself.
- The shy child would often withdraw into a corner with a book.
- When stressed, I tend to withdraw into my thoughts.
- He had a habit of withdrawing into silence during arguments.
- Feeling overwhelmed, she withdrew into her shell.
- The artist often withdraws into his studio for days to create.
- Don't let grief make you withdraw into isolation.
- Sometimes, it's necessary to withdraw into a quiet space for reflection.
- He observed how the old man would withdraw into his memories.