Word/Phrase: alejaba
Translation: was distancing
Pronunciation: a.le.xa.βa
I was distancing myself from the situation - Me alejaba de la situación
He was distancing his friends - Él alejaba a sus amigos
They were distancing themselves from the conflict - Ellos se alejaban del conflicto
She was distancing her thoughts - Ella alejaba sus pensamientos
We were distancing our emotions - Nos alejábamos de nuestras emociones