Synonyms for

Confining

Verb / kʌˈnfaɪnɪŋ / Another word for confining — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Confining means restricting or limiting movement, freedom, or space.

Synonyms & similar words

circumscribe detain constrictive limit trammel constraining limiting hold restrain free confine enclose bound holdin throttle close restrict restricting restrictive limiting constraining cramped narrow enclosed bounded circumscribed restrained bound trapped imprisoning isolating secluding suffocating claustrophobic oppressive

Example sentences

  1. The small room was too confining for the big dog.
  2. The tight clothes were confining and uncomfortable.
  3. The prisoner felt trapped and confined in his cell.
  4. The fence was confining the cows to the field.
  5. The swimmer felt free in the water after being confined to bed for a week.

Quotes

  • 'The more constraints one imposes, the more one frees oneself.' - Igor Stravinsky
  • 'Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.' - Mahatma Gandhi
  • 'The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on.' - Bear Grylls

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