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FLOODGATE Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word floodgate. (opposite meanings)

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	bound					verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • confined by bonds • held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union • secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form noun • a line determining the limits of an area • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • the greatest possible degree of something • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') governed by fate • covered or wrapped with a bandage • headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students' • bound by an oath • bound by contract • confined in the bowels verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • spring back; spring away from an impact
	closed					adjectiveadj
	adjective • not open or affording passage or access • (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints • not open • used especially of mouth or eyes adjective satellite • requiring union membership • with shutters closed • not open to the general public • not having an open mind • blocked against entry
	contained					verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • gotten under control
	controlled					verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
	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
	regulated					verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
	restrained					adjectiveadj
	adjective • under restraint adjective satellite • cool and formal in manner • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes • not showy or obtrusive • prudent
	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
	suppressed					verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • kept from public knowledge by various means adjective satellite • manifesting or subjected to suppression • held in check with difficulty

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