verb
definition
To move away (from) someone or something.
example
He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.
definition
To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.
noun
definition
The process of becoming or making distant.
Examples of distancing in a Sentence
Distancing with time can be even more effective.
Know that there is nothing wrong with distancing yourself from a bad friend.
Research suggests that this distancing is temporary, and that family relationships may become less conflicted and more intimate during late adolescence.
Once complete, set it aside for a day or two before giving it a final edit; distancing yourself a little from your work permits you to return to it with a fresh pair of eyes and notice errors that you might have previously overlooked.
Not only can it give your emotions a healthy outlet and relieve building tension, it will also distract you from the source of your anger and provide distancing.
This normal distancing is seen in decreases in emotional closeness and warmth, increases in parent-adolescent conflict and disagreement, and an increase in time adolescents spend with peers.