The term 'leave alone' can be expressed in a variety of ways. The crossword solutions for this term include RESIST (6 letters), NEGLECT (7 letters), JILT (4 letters), DESERT (6 letters), STRAND (6 letters), ISOLATE (7 letters), STET (4 letters), LETBE (5 letters), and LAYOFF (6 letters). RESIST means to oppose or fight against something, while NEGLECT implies ignoring or disregarding something. JILT means to reject or abandon someone, while DESERT implies abandoning or leaving someone or something behind. STRAND means to leave someone or something in an isolated or helpless position, while ISOLATE means to separate or detach from others. STET means to cancel or disregard something, while LETBE means to leave something as it is. Finally, LAYOFF means to dismiss or terminate someone from their job.