5
sentencing(verb, punishing, imprisoning)
5
tethering(verb, restraining, imprisoning)
5
tight(adjective, close, slight, severe, fine)
4
closeting(verb, secluding)
4
compassing(verb, limiting)
4
containing(verb, enclosing)
4
controlling(verb, restraining)
4
distressing(verb, adjective, punishing)
4
encircling(verb, enclosing)
4
encompassing(verb, enclosing)
4
fettering(verb, imprisoning)
4
hampering(verb, limiting)
4
handcuffing(verb, imprisoning)
4
harnessing(verb, imprisoning)
4
holding(verb, adjective, working, engaging, maintaining)
4
manacling(noun, verb, imprisoning)
4
narrowing(verb, decrease, depression, reduction, recession)
4
strict(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
4
trapping(verb, enclosing)
3
afflicting(verb, punishing)
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