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Hem In (Verb)

Meaning 1

Surround so as to force to give up; "The Turks besieged Vienna".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

  • Beleaguer
  • Surround
  • Circumvent
  • Besiege

Hypernyms

  • Attack
  • Assail

Hyponyms

  • Seal Off
  • Blockade
  • Ebb

Meaning 2

Surround in a restrictive manner; "The building was hemmed in by flowers".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

  • Skirt
  • Environ
  • Ring
  • Border
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