Retreat
Retreat verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).
Shut away and retreat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shut away" instead a verb "Retreat".
Nearby Words: retreated, retreating
Shut away
Shut away verb - Place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape.
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Synonyms for Shut away
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