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Words related to bind

Related / Similar Words: constipate, oblige, hold, obligate, tie, tie down, tie up, truss, bandage, adhere, hold fast, bond, stick, stick to, attach

Definition:

something that hinders as if with bonds;

cause to be constipated; "These foods tend to constipate you";

form a chemical bond with; "The hydrogen binds the oxygen";

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He''s held by a contract"; "I''ll hold you by your promise";

fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; "They tied their victim to the chair";

secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapes and bring them to the recycling shed";

make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope; "The Chinese would bind the feet of their women";

wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose;

provide with a binding; "bind the books in leather";

stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?";

create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child";

See Also: tie down, tie up, truss

Hyponyms: obstipate, ligate, pledge, article, indenture, indent, tie down, gag, muzzle, retie, tie up, bind off, loop, cord, lash together, truss, rope, leash, strap, knot, lash, band, lace, lace up, chain up, faggot, fagot, faggot up, hog-tie, swaddle, swathe, gird, encircle, cement, rebind, fixate, befriend

Grouped Verbs: cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere

Entailments: fasten, fix, secure

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