keep distance

VERB

evade

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avoid bypass circumvent conceal deceive dodge elude escape fend off flee get around hide sidestep

STRONG

baffle balk cavil confuse decline double duck equivocate eschew fence fly fudge hedge lie parry pretend prevaricate pussyfoot shift shirk shuck shuffle shun shy tergiversate trick waffle

WEAK

beat around bush beg the question cop out give the runaround lay low lead on a merry chase pass up put off slip slip out sneak away steer clear of weasel

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confront disclose divulge encounter expose face lay bare let out meet open reveal show stay tell uncover

STRONG

accept aid be honest clear up enlighten explain help order organize release remain tell the truth

WEAK

take on

Example Sentences

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Even when her drives left plenty to be desired, struggling to find the fairway on multiple holes, Lindblad would save par to keep distance between second place.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2025

To keep distance from his cast and crew, he directed the movie from a van parked outside the set.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2021

The outlet also shed some new light as to Tremaine’s reasoning for seeking legal help to keep distance between himself, his family and the former professional skater.

From Fox News • Jun. 3, 2021

So far, the White House has tried to keep distance from the scandal and said the independent investigation should move forward.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2021

Thus, in the triumphs of soft peace, I reign; And, from my walls, defy the powers of Spain; With pomp and sports my love I celebrate, While they keep distance, and attend my state.—

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04 by Scott, Walter, Sir

keep distance

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