🔄 Synonyms of "Constrain"
6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| restrainverb | (transitive) To control or keep in check. |
| encumberverb | (transitive) To restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment. |
| tighten upverb | (transitive) To make sufficiently tight. |
| tightenverb | (transitive) To make tighter. |
| cumbernoun | (transitive, dated) To slow down; to hinder; to burden; to encumber. |
| stiffenverb | (intransitive) To become stiff. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Constrain"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| tighten upverb | (transitive) To make sufficiently tight. |
| tightenverb | (transitive) To make tighter. |
| restrainverb | (transitive) To control or keep in check. |
| encumberverb | (transitive) To restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment. |
| cumberverb | (transitive, dated) To slow down; to hinder; to burden; to encumber. |
| stiffenverb | (intransitive) To become stiff. |
| compelverb | (transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce. |
| coerceverb | (transitive) To use force, threat, fraud, or intimidation in an attempt to compel one to act against their will. |
| obligeverb | (transitive, intransitive) To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation). |
| interfereverb | (intransitive) To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance. |
| impelverb | (transitive) To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action. |
| forceverb | (transitive) To make someone or something do something, often regardless of their will. |
| inhibitverb | (transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain. |
| preventverb | (transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). |
| undermineverb | (figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. |
| precludeverb | (transitive) To remove the possibility of; to rule out; to prevent or exclude; to render impossible. |
| restrictverb | To restrain within boundaries; to limit; to confine |
| limitingnoun | A limitation. |
| limitednoun | With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it. |
| restricted | Limited within bounds. |
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