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Synonyms & Antonyms of encompassing
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Synonyms & Near Synonyms for encompassing
- bounding,
- circumjacent,
- embracing,
- encircling,
- enclosing
- (also inclosing),
- fencing,
- rimming,
- surrounding
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for encompassing
encompassing
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of encompassing (Entry 2 of 2)
- a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
Synonyms for encompassing
- circling,
- compassing,
- embracing,
- encircling,
- enclosing
- (also inclosing),
- environing,
- girding,
- girdling,
- ringing,
- surrounding,
- wreathing
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- textbooks on American history are now likely to encompass its social history as well as its political and military history
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Antonyms for encompassing
- excluding,
- leaving (out),
- missing out
- [British],
- omitting
- a fog of mystery has long encompassed this fraternal organization, which is known for its secret rituals
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