Hedge
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Hedge [hej]

NOUN, VERB

Verb

  • Limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions

Noun

  • A line of bushes or small trees planted close together, to form fence or boundary
Example

“Their paternal cousins hedged their story about the property held.”

“Gagan kicked the ball so forcefully that it went over the hedge.”

Synonyms

Restrict, Limit, Hinder, Obstruct, Impede, Constrain

Antonyms

Rise, Soar