Synonyms for hem in
Definitions
- v. 1
To surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement.
Example sentences
- pen He laid down his pen and leaned back in his chair.
- surround He always prefers to surround himself with girls.
- confine Confine your remarks to the matter we are discussing.
By length
- 3 letters
- pen1
- 4 letters
- hold1
- 5 letters
- beset2
- 7 letters
- compass2, confine2, enclose2, besiege2, environ
- 8 letters
- surround2, encircle3
- 9 letters
- encompass3, beleaguer3
- 10 letters
- circumvent3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (beset2 = 2 syllables).