recluse

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/ɹɪˈkluːs/ English

Definitions

noun

A person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit
The place where a recluse dwells; a place of isolation or seclusion
A brown recluse spider

verb

To shut; to seclude

adjective

Sequestered; secluded, isolated“a recluse monk or hermit”
Hidden, secret

Related words

Synonyms

anchorite eremite hermit reclusive withdrawn unsocial troglodyte loner anchoret recessed secluded retired secret close retd enisled cloistered self-contained

Associated

necrotic bites spiders spider seclusion necrosis wordsworth bite venom ascetic solitude

Rhymes

induce obtuse produce nous use abstruse deduce reduce douce abuse

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