Circumscribe and Exceed

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Circumscribe verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.

Usage example: circumscribed his enthusiasm so as not to make the losing side feel worse

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Exceed is an antonym for circumscribe.

Exceed verb - To go beyond the limit of.

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Circumscribe is an antonym for exceed.

Nearby Words: exceeding, exceeded

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