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Confining

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Limiting; restrictive..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Limiting; restrictive.
  2. present participle and gerund of confine

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What does confining mean?

Confining means Limiting; restrictive..

What is a synonym for confining?

Common synonyms include close, confined, constrictive, restrictive.

What is the opposite of confining?

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How do you use confining in a sentence?

Use confining where its definition matches the intended context.

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