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SHUT-IN Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word shut-in. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word shut-in. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SHUT-IN

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homebound
adjectiveadj
noun

• people who are confined to their homes

adjective satellite

• confined usually by illness

housebound
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• confined usually by illness

introvertish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• somewhat introverted

invalid
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• having no cogency or legal force

noun

• someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

adjective satellite

• no longer valid

verb

• force to retire, remove from active duty, as of firemen

• injure permanently

Best Hypernyms For SHUT-IN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shut-in, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
sufferer
Phrases (2)
diseased personsick person

Alternatives for HOMEBOUND

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