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distancing

The correct spelling is distancing.

How to pronounce distancing

/ˈdɪstənsɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈdɪstənsɪŋ/

Say it like: Dis-tan-sin-g

The correct spelling is distancing. To move away (from) someone or something. For example: "He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues."

Usage Examples

He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To move away (from) someone or something.
  2. 2.To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.

noun

  1. 1.The process of becoming or making distant.

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