confine vs hold in

confine and hold in both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
confine	No	No	Yes	No
hold in	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, confine and hold in are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of confine include enclose.

confine (verb)	hold in (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access)	hold back; keep from being perceived by others
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
prevent from leaving or from being removed	close in
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
close in