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verb
To encircle with or as if with a band
Synonyms: band, begird, belt, cincture, compass, encompass, engirdle, gird, girdle, ring, engird, bound, encircled, secured, girdled
Antonyms: disarmed, weakened
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verb
Prepare oneself for a military confrontation
Synonyms: strengthened, fortified, steeled, readied, braced, armed
Antonyms: flattered, complimented, praised
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verb
To present with a quality, trait, or power
Synonyms: invested, gifted, endued, endowed, dowered
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verb
To shut in on all sides
Synonyms: surrounded, rung, hemmed, hedged, girdled, environed, encompassed, encircled, compassed, circled, beset
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verb
To encircle with or as if with a band
Synonyms: rung, girdled, encompassed, compassed, belted, banded
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verb
Put a girdle on or around
Synonyms: girdled