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Circumscribe Definition & Meaning

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1 Jun, 2023

Circumscribe

verb

/ˈsɜː.kəm.skraɪb/

Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense circumscribes, present participle circumscribing, past tense, past participle circumscribed

• to limit someone/something’s freedom, power, rights, etc.

The power of the monarchy was circumscribed by the new law.

Their movements have been severely circumscribed since the laws came into effect.

There are laws circumscribing the right of individual citizens to cause bodily harm to others.

Synonyms & Similar Words

limit

restrict

confine

tighten

hold down

impede

obstruct

suppress

hamper

repress

lessen

constrict

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

exceed

expand

broaden

widen

overextend

• If you circumscribe a square, triangle, etc., you draw a circle that surrounds it and touches each of its corners.

The circle is circumscribed by a square.

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