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ENCIRCLES Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word encircles. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word encircles. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ENCIRCLES

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rings
verb, nounv, n
noun

• gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

besets
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

• assail or attack on all sides:

• decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)

circumscribes
verbv
verb

• draw a line around

• restrict or confine within limits

• to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect

encloses
verbv
verb

• enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

• close in

• surround completely

• place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing

encompasses
verbv
verb

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

engirds
verbv
verb

• To gird around; to ingirt.

envelops
verbv
verb

• enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

girdles
nounn
noun

• an encircling or ringlike structure

• a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

• a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

verb

• cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients

• put a girdle on or around

surrounds
verbv
noun

• the area in which something exists or lives

verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• envelop completely

• surround so as to force to give up

• surround with a wall in order to fortify

circle
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

• an unofficial association of people or groups

• something approximating the shape of a circle

• movement once around a course

• a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

• street names for flunitrazepam

• a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra

• any circular or rotating mechanism

verb

• travel around something

• move in a circular path above (someone or something)

• form or draw a circle around

gird
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• put a girdle on or around

• bind with something round or circular

Best Hypernyms For ENCIRCLES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for encircles, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
bind form shape

Alternatives for RINGS

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