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fence (in)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of fence (in)

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers

fencing in the yard would keep our dog in as well as keep unwanted stray dogs out

Synonyms of fence (in)

box (in), cage, closet, coop (up), corral, encage, encase, enclose (also inclose), envelop, hedge, hem (in), house, immure, include, mew (up), pen, wall (in)

Words Related to fence (in)

bound, circumscribe, confine, contain, limit, restrict

encircle, encompass, enfold, enframe, enlace, frame, ring, surround

armor, cocoon, encapsulate, encapsule, encyst, ensheathe, ensphere, enwomb

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