13
surround(verb, support, trouble, attack, open)
11
circle(noun, verb, support, trouble, attack)
11
encircle(verb, trouble, attack, open, annoy)
10
encompass(verb, support, trouble, attack, open)
9
enclose(verb, support, trouble, attack, secure)
8
beset(verb, trouble, attack, open, annoy)
8
compass(verb, trouble, attack, open, annoy)
7
ring(verb, support, trouble, attack, open)
6
envelop(verb, restrict, contain, trap, round)
6
gird(verb, support, open, secure, contain)
6
round(verb, support, secure, restrict, contain)
5
begird(verb, open, restrict, round, circle)
5
circumscribe(verb, mark, limit, restrict, contain)
5
girdle(verb, support, trouble, attack, open)
4
beleaguer(verb, trouble, attack, annoy, harass)
4
besiege(verb, trouble, attack, annoy, harass)
4
cover(verb, circle, ring, surround, enclose)
4
embrace
4
fence(verb, restrict, round, circle, ring)
4
lap
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