6
imprison(verb, hold, control, cool, restrain)
5
constrict(verb, hold, control, check, reduce)
5
cramp(noun, verb, control, set, check)
5
delineate(verb, set, mark, touch, limit)
5
fix(verb, hold, control, set, check)
5
hamper(verb, hold, control, check, mark)
5
mark off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, touch, influence)
5
narrow(verb, control, set, check, reduce)
4
bar(verb, control, check, reduce, mark)
4
border(verb, hold, set, touch, restrain)
4
compass(verb, set, block, contain, trap)
4
constrain(verb, hold, control, check, reduce)
4
delimitate(verb, control, set, check, reduce)
4
environ(verb, mark, limit, restrict, contain)
4
hedge(verb, cover, restrict, circle, ring)
4
mark out(verb, expression, mark, limit, restrict)
4
regulate(verb, control, check, reduce, diminish)
4
trammel(verb, hold, mark, restrain, limit)
3
adjust(verb, settle, agree, sign, engage)
3
begird(verb, block, circle, ring, surround)
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