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NARROWED Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word narrowed. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word narrowed. (close relations)
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confined
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not invading healthy tissue

• not free to move about

adjective satellite

• being in captivity

constricted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically

adjective satellite

• especially tense; especially in some dialects

limited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• small in range or scope

noun

• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

adjective satellite

• subject to limits or subjected to limits

• including only a part

• mediocre

• not excessive

• having a specific function or scope

• not unlimited

restricted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

adjective satellite

• restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')

• the lowest level of official classification for documents

squeezed
verbv
noun

• the act of gripping and pressing firmly

• a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

• a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

• (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

• a twisting squeeze

• an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

• a tight or amorous embrace

• the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

verb

• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

• press firmly

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• press or force

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• squeeze or press together

tightened
verbv
verb

• make tight or tighter

• become tight or tighter

• severely restrict in scope or extent

• narrow or limit

narrow down
verbv
verb

• define clearly

• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

constrict
verbv
verb

• squeeze or press together

• become tight or as if tight

constringe
verbv
verb

• become tight or as if tight

contract
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

• (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

• a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid

verb

• enter into a contractual arrangement

• engage by written agreement

• squeeze or press together

• be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness

• become smaller or draw together

• make smaller

• compress or concentrate

• make or become more narrow or restricted

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

minute
nounn
noun

• a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

• an indefinitely short time

• a particular point in time

• a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree

• a short note

• distance measured by the time taken to cover it

adjective satellite

• infinitely or immeasurably small

• characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

narrow-minded
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of being shocked

• lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

• rigidly adhering to a particular sect or its doctrines

specialise
verbv
verb

• devote oneself to a special area of work

• be specific about

• suit to a special purpose

• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

• evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

specialize
verbv
verb

• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

• be specific about

• suit to a special purpose

• devote oneself to a special area of work

• evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

specify
verbv
verb

• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

• decide upon or fix definitely

• determine the essential quality of

• be specific about

• define clearly

• design or destine

• select something or someone for a specific purpose

taper
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a convex shape that narrows toward a point

• the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)

• a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

• stick of wax with a wick in the middle

verb

• diminish gradually

• give a point to

nail down
verbv
verb

• succeed in obtaining a position

• define clearly

• make final; put the last touches on; put into final form

peg down
verbv
verb

• fasten or secure with a wooden pin

• define clearly

pin down
verbv
verb

• define clearly

• place in a confining or embarrassing position

• attach with or as if with a pin

Best Hypernyms For NARROWED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for narrowed, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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