28
surround(verb, trouble, control, set, check)
21
encompass(verb, hold, study, trouble, set)
20
circle(verb, trouble, attack, open, block)
19
enclose(verb, hold, study, trouble, control)
16
gird(verb, set, open, block, twist)
15
ring(verb, trouble, attack, open, annoy)
14
envelop(verb, hold, set, cover, press)
11
bound(verb, control, set, check, reduce)
11
cover(verb, hold, study, consider, favor)
11
hem in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, check)
11
wreathe(noun, verb, twist, pull, bend)
10
compass(verb, enclose, surround, overrun, perplex)
10
confine(verb, control, set, check, reduce)
10
embrace(verb, hold, study, close, cover)
10
environ(verb, trouble, attack, open, annoy)
10
fence(verb, separate, restrict, protect, circle)
10
round(verb, block, surround, enclose, bound)
9
begird(verb, open, block, twist, circle)
9
circumscribe(verb, control, set, check, mark)
9
girdle(verb, trouble, set, attack, open)
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