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Synonyms & Antonyms of bordering
(Entry 1 of 2)
having a border in common
- a country given to constant disagreements with bordering nations
Synonyms for bordering
Words Related to bordering
- bounding,
- circumjacent,
- embracing,
- encircling,
- enclosing
- (also inclosing),
- fencing,
- rimming,
- surrounding
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Antonyms for bordering
bordering
verbpresent participle of border
Synonyms of bordering (Entry 2 of 2)
to serve as a border for
- that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off
Synonyms for bordering
Words Related to bordering
- circling,
- compassing,
- encircling,
- enclosing
- (also inclosing),
- environing,
- girdling,
- girthing,
- looping,
- ringing,
- rounding,
- surrounding,
- walling
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