What is another word for Compassing?

Pronunciation: [kˈʌmpəsɪŋ] (IPA)

Compassing describes the act of encircling or achieving something, and there are several synonyms for this word. One alternative is encompassing, which means to surround or include. Another similar word is enclosing, which refers to the act of putting something inside a boundary or barrier. Additionally, surrounding suggests that something is all around, or encloses on all sides, while circling implies moving in a circular motion around something. Other synonyms include girding, enveloping, and circumventing. Regardless of the synonym used, the concept remains the same: the act of encircling or achieving something.

What are the hypernyms for Compassing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Compassing

Can you any longer wonder that she should join with me in Compassing the Death of her Father, when I had convinced her that our Happiness could no otherwise be accomplished?
"Trial-of-Mary-Blandy"
Roughead, William
Those who called him a disguised friend of Napoleon little knew the depth of his hatred for the Emperor, a hatred which was even then Compassing the earth for means of overthrowing him, and saw in the person of a lonely French exile beyond the Atlantic an instrument of vengeance.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
Whether his ill-luck at the house had followed him to this place he could not tell, but, for some reason or other, there was not one of the gentlemen for whom he inquired but had some excuse for not seeing him; and, worn out at last with repeated disappointments, if not oppressed by the doubtful looks he received from the various subordinates who carried his messages, he left the building, and proceeded to make use of the only means now left him of Compassing his end.
"Hand and Ring"
Anna Katharine Green

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