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Introvert

To turn or bend inward.

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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Individual 76% connected

Not divided, or not to be divided; existing as one entity, or distinct being or object; single; one; as, an individual man, animal, or city.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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Mortal 76% connected

Subject to death; destined to die; as, man is mortal.

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Person 76% connected

A character or part, as in a play; a specific kind or manifestation of individual character, whether in real life, or in literary or dramatic represe…

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Retract 76% connected

To draw back; to draw up or shorten; as, the cat can retract its claws; to retract a muscle.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Somebody 76% connected

A person unknown or uncertain; a person indeterminate; some person.

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Soul 76% connected

Sole.

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Introversion 74% connected

The act of introverting, or the state of being introverted; the act of turning the mind inward.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Introversion 74% connected

The act of introverting, or the state of being introverted; the act of turning the mind inward.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Invaginate 92% connected

To insert as in a sheath; to produce intussusception in.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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