SECLUDE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

seclude

verb

si-ˈklüd

Definition of seclude

as in to isolate

to set or keep apart from others the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of seclude Children could be restrained and secluded for violent behavior. — Charles Bell, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026 The Haven’s layout varies by ship class, affecting factors like wind exposure and how secluded the private sun deck truly feels. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026 For something secluded with a luxe bed-and-breakfast feel, post up at The Hoffman Haus. — Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 The third salon, secluded in the boutique’s rear corner, offers a personalized experience for top clients. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seclude

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seclude

Verb

According to the researchers, toe-grip training may improve cognition by challenging you to consciously grip a part of the body that’s not routinely isolated or used.

— Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
Syria was for years politically and economically isolated due to sweeping concerns about its leadership, in part for committing atrocities against its own civilians.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026

Definition of isolate

Verb

There will be two 15-minute periods (plus stoppage time) separated by a short break.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Families torn apart The disaster has led to a particularly complex situation for those children who were separated from parents whose fate remains unclear.

— Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of separate

Verb

The bestselling author of The Help, Kathryn Stockett serves up a yarn set in the Mississippi Delta during the Depression, when tea was sweet, cafés were segregated, and a fourth of the state’s private property had been repossessed.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Now, the only USA Fencing tournaments Sullivan can participate in are mixed events that are not segregated by gender.

— Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of segregate

Browse Nearby Words

secessionists

seclude

secluded

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Seclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclude. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of seclude

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on seclude

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

implacable

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes