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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
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
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
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