7
encircle(verb, hold, study, control, cover)
7
govern(verb, hold, control, run, direct)
7
limit(verb, hold, control, check, restrain)
7
retain(verb, hold, take, keep, maintain)
7
stop(verb, control, check, restrain, crush)
7
subdue(verb, hold, control, check, run)
6
Curb
6
consist of(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, study)
6
constrain(verb, hold, control, check, restrain)
6
imprison(verb, hold, take, control, keep)
5
bind(verb, hold, take, control, mean)
5
bottle up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, take)
5
cage(verb, obscure, hide, enclose, encompass)
5
curtail(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce)
5
hinder(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce)
5
house(verb, hold, keep, seat)
5
jail(verb, hold, control, restrain, curb)
5
keep(verb, hold, take, control, maintain)
5
number(noun, verb, hold, study, mean)
5
rein(verb, calm, control, order, quiet)
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