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.