English Explanatory Dictionary

behedge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To hedge about; surround with or as with a hedge.
  2. To determine the boundary or limit of; define.
  3. To surround; beset; plague; hinder.
  4. To straiten; restrict; constrain; limit.

Word forms

behedge behedges behedging behedged

Etymology

From be- + hedge; compare Old English behegian and Dutch beheggen (“to put a hedge around, behedge”).

Synonyms

betine border enclose hedge bound define impede behedge blunt crimp delay difficult diminish forestay interfere intervene forslow frustrate get in the way hamper handicap hinder hold up hurt impair incommode lessen let mar obstruct overslaugh preclude prevene prevent prohibit reduce restrict retard slow down stay stymie thwart thwarten umbeset undermine weaken worsen curtail restrain guard govern smother bind chasten check inhibit contain vanquish cork curb
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