overgird
/ˌoʊvərˈɡɜːrd/
verb
- To gird or encircle something too tightly or excessively.
- She overgirded the package with so much tape that it was hard to open.
- The belt was overgirded, leaving marks on his waist.
- The climber overgirded his harness, which made movement uncomfortable.
- To surround or enclose something in a way that is overly restrictive or confining.
- The new regulations overgird the industry, stifling innovation.
- His fears overgirded his life, preventing him from taking any risks.
- The fence overgirded the garden, making it feel like a cage.
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