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1. (v.t.) constrain
to force, compel, or oblige.
2. constrain
to confine forcibly, as by bonds.
3. constrain
to repress or restrain.
Etymology: (1275–1325; ME
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| Definition of 'constrain' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) restrain, encumber, cumber, constrain
hold back
2. (verb) stiffen, tighten, tighten up, constrain
restrict
"Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations"
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| Definition of 'constrain' |
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1. (verb) constrain
to secure by bonds; to chain; to bond or confine; to hold tightly; to constringe
2. (verb) constrain
to bring into a narrow compass; to compress
3. (verb) constrain
to hold back by force; to restrain; to repress
4. (verb) constrain
to compel; to force; to necessitate; to oblige
5. (verb) constrain
to violate; to ravish
6. (verb) constrain
to produce in such a manner as to give an unnatural effect; as, a constrained voice
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