Keep-to-oneself Definition
verb
(idiomatic, intransitive) To purposely avoid interaction with others.
She preferred to keep to herself after her husband died.
Wiktionary
(idiomatic) To refrain from telling or otherwise expressing.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- keep under one's hat
- hold-one-s-tongue
- keep confidential
- keep-one-s-own-counsel
- hold oneself aloof
- not mix
- not mingle
- stay away
- be a lone wolf
- be a hermit
- not breathe a word
- be a recluse
- keep secret
- keep-oneself-to-oneself
- cultivate solitude
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