Close and Isolate

Close

Close verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.

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Isolate and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Isolate" instead the word "Close" as a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Isolate verb - To set or keep apart from others.

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Close and isolate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead the word "Isolate" as a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: isolation, isolating, isolator

Trixie's actions and opinions unintentionally isolate Dan from his uncle, his guardian, and the few people who live within five miles of him, which includes Trixie's close friends.

Source: Unintentionally Unsympathetic
It might be interesting to isolate a potential villain with a close, genuine friend, and drive them both to evil together.

Source: Just For Fun / The Sidekick Theory Of Heroic War

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