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confine vs trammel

trammel vs confine

confine is not a noun while trammel is a noun.

confine and trammel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
confine No No Yes No
trammel Yes No Yes No
As verbs, confine and trammel are synonyms defined as:
  • confine and trammel: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Other synonyms of confine include bound, limit, restrict, throttle.
confine (noun) trammel (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
confine (verb) trammel (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) place limits on (extent or amount or access)
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement catch in or as if in a trap
prevent from leaving or from being removed
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
close in
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