staying away
- avoidingDeliberately staying clear
- distanceSpace between two points
- absenceState of not being
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
evasion · hiding · seclusion · isolation · dodging · shunning · keeping away · detachment · remote · aloof · cold shoulder · exile · estrangement · abstaining · resisting · fleeing · escape · refuge
- nonparticipationnonparticipation, noninvolvement, noninterference, nonintervention, abstention
- self-controlself-control, restraint, willpower, composure, moderation
physical presence
staying awayapproaching
Coming toward something
arriving · showing up · coming over · moving in · entering
engagement/involvement
staying awayparticipating
Taking an active role
engaging · joining in · taking part · diving in · committing
social connection
staying awayreaching out
Initiating communication
befriending · hanging around · coming around · seeking out · reconnecting