Close and Opening up

Opposite meaning terms

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

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Opening up is an antonym for close.

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

Definitions of Close not found.

Close is an antonym for opening up in topics: present, begin, bring up a topic.

Saizo, the protagonist, is another example, whose Jerkass Façade is merely covering up his massive fear of opening up to others and becoming vulnerable only to be thrown away on whim of his lord like his close childhood friend was.

Source: Broken Bird / Anime and Manga
She certainly fits the archetype, being a solemn princess with mysterious powers and a close relationship to the protagonist... But the only reason she has such a detached and aloof exterior is because of her issues, which cause her to have a hard time opening up to people.

Source: Deconstructed Trope / Video Games

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