Limit and Uphold

Limit

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

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Uphold and limit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uphold" instead a verb "Limit".

Uphold verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

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Limit and uphold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Limit" instead a verb "Uphold".

Nearby Words: upholder, upholding

way	limit way	uphold way
rules	limit rules	uphold rules

The virtues samurai have sworn to uphold also limit their lifestyle choices, like their choice of employment or spouse.

Source: Film / Seven Samurai

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