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Also, let someone alone. Refrain from disturbing or interfering with someone. For example, She'll manage very well if you just leave her alone, or Stop teasing the dog; let him alone. [c. 1400] Also see leave one in peace; let alone; let be.

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Words nearby leave someone alone

leave out, leave out in the cold, leave out of account, leaves, Leaves of Grass, leave someone alone, leave someone in peace, leave someone in the lurch, leave someone to his or her resources, leave-taking, leave the door open
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