compescō — meaning in English
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English meaning
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confine
verb To keep someone or something within certain limits or a restricted space.
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curb
noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
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restrain
verb To hold back or keep someone or something under control.
Senses
compescō is used for these senses in English:
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confine
(transitive) To restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain bounds. [from 17th c.]
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curb
(transitive) To check, restrain or control.
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restrain
(transitive) To deprive of liberty.
curb — full definition
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noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
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noun Something that restrains or holds something in check.
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verb To control or hold back; to restrain.
