verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

imprison, constrain, restrain, confine

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Example Sentences

Example:He was imprisoned for his political activism.

Definition:To confine in a prison or somewhere that restricts movement and freedom.

From imprison

Example:The oppressive regime constrained their liberties.

Definition:To force into a restricted or limited state or position.

From constrain

Example:She was restrained from speaking her mind in the company of the boss.

Definition:To hold back or keep from freedom of movement, action, or speech.

From restrain

Example:The protesters were confined to the basement.

Definition:To limit by boundaries or to imprison or confine, as in space.

From confine