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SURROUNDED Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word surrounded. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word surrounded. (close relations)
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beset
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

• assail or attack on all sides:

• decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)

besieged
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• surrounded by hostile forces

bordered
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

encircled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• confined on all sides

hedged
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement

compassed
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• navigational instrument for finding directions

• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

• the limit of capability

• drafting instrument used for drawing circles

verb

• bring about; accomplish

• travel around, either by plane or ship

• get the meaning of something

encompassed
verbv
verb

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

enveloped
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

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

fenced
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a barrier that serves to enclose an area

• a dealer in stolen property

verb

• enclose with a fence

• receive stolen goods

• fight with fencing swords

• surround with a wall in order to fortify

• have an argument about something

girded
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• put a girdle on or around

• bind with something round or circular

beleaguer
verbv
verb

• annoy persistently

• surround so as to force to give up

besiege
verbv
verb

• surround so as to force to give up

• cause to feel distressed or worried

• harass, as with questions or requests

border
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• the boundary of a surface

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• a strip forming the outer edge of something

verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• enclose in or as if in a frame

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

circumvent
verbv
verb

• surround so as to force to give up

• beat through cleverness and wit

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

environ
verbv
verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

environment
nounn
noun

• the totality of surrounding conditions

• the area in which something exists or lives

environs
nounn
noun

• the area in which something exists or lives

• an outer adjacent area of any place

fence
nounn
noun

• a barrier that serves to enclose an area

• a dealer in stolen property

verb

• enclose with a fence

• receive stolen goods

• fight with fencing swords

• surround with a wall in order to fortify

• have an argument about something

palisade
nounn
noun

• fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

verb

• surround with a wall in order to fortify

ring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a characteristic sound

• a toroidal shape

• a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling

• (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop

• an association of criminals

• the sound of a bell ringing

• a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle

• jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger

• a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

verb

• sound loudly and sonorously

• ring or echo with sound

• make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification

• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

Best Hypernyms For SURROUNDED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for surrounded, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
adjoin assail attack besieged blockaded contact cover encircled enclosed hedged meet protect touch wrapped encompassed girdled
Phrases (4)
geographic areageographic regiongeographical areageographical region

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