TURTLING Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word turtling. (close relations)
Definition of TURTLING
turtle
Best Alternative Words for TURTLING
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hiding | verbv | |||||||
noun • the activity of keeping something secret • the state of being hidden | ||||||||
cowering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • crouch or curl up • show submission or fear | ||||||||
huddling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (informal) a quick private conference • a disorganized and densely packed crowd verb • crowd or draw together • crouch or curl up | ||||||||
recoiling | verbv | |||||||
noun • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • a movement back from an impact verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • spring back; spring away from an impact • spring back, as from a forceful thrust | ||||||||
retreating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat • a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet • (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position • (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset • an area where you can be alone • withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation • the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant) verb • pull back or move away or backward • move away, as for privacy • move back • make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity | ||||||||
secluding | verbv | |||||||
verb • keep away from others | ||||||||
sheltering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger • protective covering that provides protection from the weather • the condition of being protected • a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings • temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons verb • provide shelter for • invest (money) so that it is not taxable | ||||||||
withdrawing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • pull back or move away or backward • withdraw from active participation • release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles • cause to be returned • take back what one has said • keep away from others • break from a meeting or gathering • retire gracefully • remove (a commodity) from (a supply source) • lose interest • make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity • remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract |