Definition of Constrain

1. Verb. Hold back.

Exact synonyms: Cumber, Encumber, Restrain
Generic synonyms: Bound, Confine, Limit, Restrain, Restrict, Throttle, Trammel
Specialized synonyms: Bridle, Curb, Clog
Derivative terms: Restrainer

2. Verb. Restrict. "Stiffen the regulations"
Exact synonyms: Stiffen, Tighten, Tighten Up
Generic synonyms: Bound, Confine, Limit, Restrain, Restrict, Throttle, Trammel

Definition of Constrain

1. v. t. To secure by bonds; to chain; to bond or confine; to hold tightly; to constringe.

Definition of Constrain

1. Verb. (transitive) to force physically, by strong persuasion or pressurizing; to compel; to oblige ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) to keep within close bounds; to confine ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) to reduce a result in response to limited resources ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Constrain

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Constrain

constitutionist
constitutionists
constitutions
constitutive
constitutive(a)
constitutive ablation
constitutive ablations
constitutive enzyme
constitutive gene
constitutive heterochromatin
constitutive mutant
constitutively
constitutiveness
constness
constr.
constrain (current term)
constrainable
constrained
constrainedly
constrainedness
constrainer
constrainers
constrainest
constraineth
constraining
constrains
constraint
constraintive
constraints
constrict

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