containment

[kuhn-teyn-muhnt] / kənˈteɪn mənt /

NOUN

control

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authority curb discipline domination force government jurisdiction management oversight regulation restraint restriction rule supervision

STRONG

ascendancy bridle charge check clout determination direction dominion guidance juice limitation manipulation might predomination qualification regimentation ropes strings subjection subordination superintendence supremacy sway weight

WEAK

driver's seat inside track upper hand wire pulling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chaos disorganization freedom lawlessness mismanagement neglect

STRONG

advantage inability weakness

WEAK

helplessness powerlessness relinquishment renouncement

NOUN

restriction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check condition constraint control curb limit regulation restraint rule stipulation stricture

STRONG

bounds brake catch circumscription confinement contraction cramp custody demarcation disability glitch hang-up inhibition limitation limits lock qualification reservation stint string

WEAK

ball and chain excess baggage fine print grain of salt no-no small difficulty stumbling block

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allowance liberation permission

STRONG

advantage freedom help

WEAK

enlargement expansion release

Example Sentences

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At that time progress on containment remained slow, according to LAFD.

From Los Angeles Times

The fire front now extends over at least 6km, according to emergency services, making containment increasingly difficult.

From BBC

Crews were set to remain on scene overnight and into Tuesday to bolster containment.

From Los Angeles Times

Near Devore, the Cable fire broke out in Cable Canyon on Sunday, but remained at about 15 acres Monday morning, with 15% containment.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly 100 acres of Ventura County lands have burned due to two fires that began Monday, with the larger blaze nearly under control but the smaller growing with no containment in sight.

From Los Angeles Times

containment

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