hem in

Verb

Meaning

surround so as to force to give up

surround in a restrictive manner

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

surround circumvent besiege beleaguer mew compass suffocate corral coop limit ring block box bound circle
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Antonyms

free allow release benefit assist encourage
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Hypernyms

attack border ring surround skirt assail

Hyponyms

blockade hedge ebb seal off

Examples

The Turks besieged Vienna Source: Internet

The building was hemmed in by flowers Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hem hem and hah hem and haw hem up hem- hem-line