Words with Similar Meanings-4

by admin on November 27, 2009

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limit = the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
bound = place limits on
control = hold or keep within limits
restrain = keep under control
suppress = keep under control
hamper = a restraint that confines or restricts freedom
restrict = place limits on
curb = place restrictions on
curtail = place restrictions on
confine = to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
detain = deprive of freedom; take into confinement
constrain = hold back, restrict
encumber = hold back
refrain = not do something
desist = choose to refrain
abstain = choose to refrain
teetotal = abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages
forbearance = refraining from acting
oblige = force or compel somebody to do something
compel = make someone do something
coerce = to cause to do through pressure or necessity

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