Engage and Restrict

Engage

Engage verb - To hold the attention of.

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Restrict and engage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Restrict" instead a verb "Engage".

Nearby Words: engagement, engaging, engagingly

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

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Engage and restrict are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Engage" instead a verb "Restrict".

party	engage party	restrict party
number	engage number	restrict number
time	engage time	restrict time
weapon	engage weapon	restrict weapon
Other words: opponent, times, attacks, kids, powers.

While her Code does not restrict romance, she merely chooses not to engage in it.

Source: Celibate Hero
Most engage in elaborate social rituals known as "discussion" and "forum posting," although some quieter members of the group prefer to restrict these rituals to the YKTTW page.

Source: Just For Fun / Troper Types

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