confine
verbHow many syllables in confine?
There are 2 syllables in the word confine.Divide confine into syllables:
con · fine
How to pronounce confine:
Definition of confine:
- confine (verb):
- to keep within bounds
- place limits on (extent or access).
Synonyms for confine:
baffle
bound
cage
check
circumscribe
clamp down
constrain
contain
control
crack down
cramp
cumber
draw a line
draw the line
enclose
encumber
gate
halter
hamper
harness
hem in
hinder
hold
hold down
hold in
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Antonyms for confine:
abandon
abstain
acquit
allow
assail
assault
attack
begin
cancel
cease
center
centre
compliment
confide
discharge
exceed
exclude
face
flatter
free
give
give birth
harm
hurt
ignore
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