confine vs bind

bind vs confine

confine is not a noun while bind is a noun.

confine and bind both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
confine	No	No	Yes	No
bind	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bind is a hyponym of confine; that is, bind is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than confine:

confine: to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
bind: secure with or as if with ropes

Other hyponyms of confine include tie down, tie up, truss, fetter, shackle, enchain, pinion, shackle, impound, pound, pound, pound up, fold, pen up, ground.

confine (noun)	bind (noun)
	something that hinders as if with bonds

confine (verb)	bind (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access)	cause to be constipated
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement	form a chemical bond with
prevent from leaving or from being removed	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
deprive of freedom; take into confinement	make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
close in	fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
	provide with a binding
	stick to firmly
	secure with or as if with ropes
	wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
	create social or emotional ties

Difference between confine and bind

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