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ENCAGE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word encage. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word encage. (close relations)
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encagedencaging

Best Alternative Words for ENCAGE

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confine
verbv
verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• prevent from leaving or from being removed

• close in

• deprive of freedom; take into confinement

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

detain
verbv
verb

• deprive of freedom; take into confinement

• stop or halt

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

immure
verbv
verb

• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

imprison
verbv
verb

• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

• confine as if in a prison

incarcerate
verbv
verb

• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

intern
nounn
noun

• an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience

verb

• work as an intern

• deprive of freedom

pen
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

• an enclosure for confining livestock

• a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play

• a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

• female swan

verb

• produce a literary work

trap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

• drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas

• something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

• a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters

• the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

• informal terms for the mouth

• a light two-wheeled carriage

• a hazard on a golf course

verb

• place in a confining or embarrassing position

• catch in or as if in a trap

• hold or catch as if in a trap

• to hold fast or prevent from moving

• to sell marijuana on a street corner

Best Hypernyms For ENCAGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for encage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
confine detain imprison incarcerate

Alternatives for CONFINE

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