Restrain
Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).
Standoffishly and restrain are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Standoffishly" with "Restrain", this verbs are similar.
Standoffishly
Standoffishly adverb - In a standoffish manner.
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Synonyms for Standoffishly
Restrain and standoffishly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Restrain" instead an adjective "Standoffishly".
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