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Constrain

verb

/kənˈstɹeɪn/

Word Frequency: 1.5

Definitions

1.verbTo force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

2.verbTo keep within close bounds; to confine.

3.verbTo reduce a result in response to limited resources.

Synonyms

tighten up tighten restrain encumber cumber stiffen compel coerce oblige interfere impel force

Rhymes With

ascertain disdain sustain inane mundane strain attain profane

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