# confining

Pronunciation: say "kuhn-FY-ning" /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/

## Adjective

1. Tending to limit or restrict, leaving little freedom of movement or action.
   - Simple: Making you feel trapped or held back, with little room to move or grow.
   - _The cramped cabin grew increasingly confining over the long voyage._
   - _Many employees described the strict dress code as confining._

## Verb

2. Present participle of confine. — present participle and gerund of confine
   - Simple: Present participle of confine. Use this form for the action happening right now.
   - _The new policy is confining travel to essential trips only._
   - _Authorities began confining residents to their homes during the curfew._

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