distanced

VERB

dissociate oneself; leave behind

Synonyms

STRONG

outdo outpace outrun outstrip pass

WEAK

break away from the pack put in proportion separate oneself

Antonyms

STRONG

fail lose

WEAK

associate be friendly go to

Example Sentences

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Formerly regarded as close to Lord Mandelson, Streeting has distanced himself from the former Labour minister since his sacking as US ambassador, saying earlier this year he would never speak to him again.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

For Americans who grimace at the thought of “big government,” this distanced Social Security from public assistance or welfare.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

It was during the Covid-19 pandemic, so we sat distanced on her porch to talk.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

In previous campaigns, she has distanced herself slightly from the legacy of her father, former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

I know what I’m responsible for, I know all the terrible things I’ve done, even if I don’t remember the details—but I feel distanced from those actions.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins