Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb introvert
2 senses of introvert
Sense 1
invaginate, introvert -- (fold inwards; "some organs can invaginate")
=> draw in, retract -- (pull inward or towards a center; "The pilot drew in the landing gear"; "The cat retracted his claws")
Sense 2
introvert -- (turn inside; "He introverted his feelings")
=> change, alter, modify -- (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue")
Similarity of adj introverted
1 sense of introverted
Sense 1
introspective (vs. extrospective), introverted, self-examining -- (given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences)