Keeping at a distance


Synonyms for keeping at a distance
verb keep at bay

spurn
avert
repulse
avoid
deflect
resist

repel
reject
rebut
rebuff
parry
rebuke

refuse
snub
stave off
ward off
beat off
drive back

hold at bay
keep at a distance
keep off
turn aside
keep at arm’s length

Antonyms for keeping at a distance

welcome
attract

want
approve

let in

Synonyms
verb turn away; give the cold shoulder

ignore
refuse
spurn
rebuke
snub
repudiate
dismiss
deny
fend off
resist
oppose

chide
turn down
reject
disregard
repulse
discourage
cut
decline
slight
cross
neglect

repel
disallow
reprove
check
brush off
put off
stave off
tell off
beat off
hold off
keep at a distance

keep at bay
lash out at
not hear of
pass up
push back
send away
ward off
keep at arm’s length
put in one’s place

Antonyms

note
grant
OK
sanction
welcome
compliment
praise
attract

aid
assist
permit
hug
include
acknowledge
pay attention
regard

accept
allow
approve
admit
go along
help
take in

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