ENGIRDLE Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word engirdle. (close relations)
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| embrace | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) • the state of taking in or encircling • a close affectionate and protective acceptance verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness • take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own | ||||||
| encircle | verbv | |||||
verb • form or draw a circle around • bind with something round or circular | ||||||
| encompass | verbv | |||||
verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | ||||||
| envelop | verbv | |||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering | ||||||
| girdle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an encircling or ringlike structure • a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers • a woman's close-fitting foundation garment verb • cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients • put a girdle on or around | ||||||
| surround | verbv | |||||
noun • the area in which something exists or lives verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • envelop completely • surround so as to force to give up • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||
| engird | verbv | |||||
verb • To gird around; to ingirt. | ||||||
