establishing boundaries, setting limits, drawing the line, defining boundaries, creating boundaries, setting clear limits, establishing limits
boundaries Synonym
Synonyme boundarieslimits - borders - frontiers - confines - parameters - edges - demarcations - dividing lines - thresholds
Boundaries are the psychological, emotional, or physical limits that people set to protect their well‑being, values, and personal space. They define what is acceptable or unacceptable in interactions with others and clarify responsibilities, expectations, and needs. Healthy boundaries help maintain self‑respect, prevent exploitation, and support balanced relationships in work, family, and social life. They can be firm or flexible and may change over time or across situations. Setting and communicating boundaries involves saying no when necessary, expressing preferences clearly, and honoring both one’s own limits and those of others.
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setting the boundaries
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drawing the boundaries
defining the limits, setting the limits, setting boundaries, defining boundaries, drawing the line, marking the limits, establishing boundaries, establishing limits
defining the limits, setting the limits, setting boundaries, defining boundaries, drawing the line, marking the limits, establishing boundaries, establishing limits [x]
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deterrents
disincentives, obstacles, hindrances, obstacles, impediments, obstacles to action, discouraging factors, preventive measures, restraints, checks, curbatives
disincentives, obstacles, hindrances, obstacles, impediments, obstacles to action, discouraging factors, preventive measures, restraints, checks, curbatives [x]
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line
Zeile, Linie, Strich, Warteschlange, Reihe, Schlange, Telefonverbindung, Leitung
Zeile, Linie, Strich, Warteschlange, Reihe, Schlange, Telefonverbindung, Leitung [x]
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defensive
abwehrend, schützend, verteidigend, defensiv eingestellt, zurückhaltend, vorsichtig
abwehrend, schützend, verteidigend, defensiv eingestellt, zurückhaltend, vorsichtig [x]
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delimiting
bounding, marking off, defining, setting boundaries, circumscribing, demarcating, separating
bounding, marking off, defining, setting boundaries, circumscribing, demarcating, separating [x]
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emergency response
emergency action, crisis response, incident response, emergency reaction, emergency intervention, emergency handling, emergency management, rapid response, urgent response, first response
emergency action, crisis response, incident response, emergency reaction, emergency intervention, emergency handling, emergency management, rapid response, urgent response, first response [x]
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bounds
limits, restrictions, constraints, confines, range, scope, extent, parameters, perimeter, boundary lines
limits, restrictions, constraints, confines, range, scope, extent, parameters, perimeter, boundary lines [x]
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esteeming
respecting, valuing, admiring, appreciating, honoring
respecting, valuing, admiring, appreciating, honoring [x]
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valuing relationships
cherishing relationships, prioritizing relationships, valuing connections, cherishing connections, nurturing relationships, honoring relationships, treasuring relationships, putting relationships firs... [more]
cherishing relationships, prioritizing relationships, valuing connections, cherishing connections, nurturing relationships, honoring relationships, treasuring relationships, putting relationships first [x]
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honoring relationships
wertschätzende Beziehungen, Beziehungen pflegen, Beziehungen ehren, Beziehungen würdigen, achtsame Beziehungen, respektvolle Beziehungen, Verbundenheit ehren
wertschätzende Beziehungen, Beziehungen pflegen, Beziehungen ehren, Beziehungen würdigen, achtsame Beziehungen, respektvolle Beziehungen, Verbundenheit ehren [x]
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putting relationships first
Beziehungen priorisieren, Beziehungen an erste Stelle setzen, Beziehungen in den Mittelpunkt stellen, Beziehungen voranstellen, Beziehungen über alles stellen, auf Beziehungen fokussieren
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honorific
title, form of address, term of respect, respectful title, honorific title
title, form of address, term of respect, respectful title, honorific title [x]
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honoring connections
wertschätzende Verbundenheit, pflegende Beziehungen, achtsame Verbundenheit, Beziehungen würdigen
wertschätzende Verbundenheit, pflegende Beziehungen, achtsame Verbundenheit, Beziehungen würdigen [x]
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Relationships
