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Synonyms of confine

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Another word for confine is incarcerate. Other synonyms of confine are pen, hem in, border, bound and limit.

Synonyms and similar words for confine

verbTo restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain...

  • pen
  • hem inTo surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement.
  • incarcerateTo confine; to shut up or enclose; to hem in.

nounA boundary or limit.

Meaning of confine

  1. verb To have a common boundary with; to border on.
  2. verb To restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain bounds.
  3. noun A boundary or limit.

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Questions about synonyms of confine

What is another word for confine?
Confine has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as incarcerate, pen, hem in, border, bound and limit.
What does confine mean?
Confine means to have a common boundary with; to border on.

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