afastava-se
[a.fas.ˈta.va.sə]
verb
was moving away, was distancing oneself
1. Third person singular imperfect indicative of 'afastar-se' (to move away, to distance oneself, to withdraw)
He was moving away from the crowd.
Ele afastava-se da multidão.
2. To remove oneself from a place or situation; to retreat
She was distancing herself from the conflict.
Ela afastava-se do conflito.
3. To become distant or estranged from someone
They were drifting apart over time.
Eles se afastavam um do outro com o tempo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
afastar-se da realidade (to distance oneself from reality)
afastar-se do caminho (to stray from the path)
afastar-se da verdade (to move away from the truth)
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