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trammel vs confine

confine vs trammel

trammel is a noun but confine is not a noun.

trammel and confine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trammel Yes No Yes No
confine No No Yes No
As verbs, trammel and confine are synonyms defined as:
  • trammel and confine: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Other synonyms of trammel include bound, limit, restrict, throttle.
trammel (noun) confine (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
trammel (verb) confine (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) place limits on (extent or amount or access)
catch in or as if in a trap to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
prevent from leaving or from being removed
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
close in
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