3
box up(verb, expression, hold, control, restrain)
3
compress(verb, contract, narrow, inhibit, tighten)
3
condense(verb, restrain, contract, narrow, inhibit)
3
contain(verb, hold, control, check, restrain)
3
curb(verb, hold, control, set, check)
3
curtail(verb, hold, control, restrain, curb)
3
detain(verb, hold, control, cool, restrain)
3
diminish(verb, control, check, reduce, restrain)
3
draw(verb, outline)
3
fetter(verb, hold, control, restrain, curb)
3
gird(verb, set, block, restrict, contain)
3
hinder(verb, hold, control, check, reduce)
3
hold(verb, control, restrain, curb, suppress)
3
inclose(verb, control, check, reduce, block)
3
keep within bounds(verb, expression, idiom, control, check)
3
modify(verb, control, check, reduce, diminish)
3
prohibit
3
ring(verb, contain, trap, round, circle)
3
shorten(verb, control, check, reduce, cool)
3
specify
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