About The Word Shut-in

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Shut-in

Shut-in Meaning & Definition
Shut-in Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Shut-in?

[n] someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
[adj] confined usually by illness
[adj] somewhat introverted
[v] surround completely; "Darkness enclosed him"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Shut-in: confined | enclose | homebound | housebound | inclose | introversive | introvertish | invalid

Related Terms | Find terms related to Shut-in:

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