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constrain

/kənˈstreɪn/
Main Example

They had to constrain him to finish his homework.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To force someone to do something they may not want to do.

Other Example

She had to constrain her dog to keep it from running away.

The teacher will constrain the students to stay quiet during the test.

He was constrained to accept the job offer despite his doubts.

Synonyms

constrain someone

constrain behavior

constrain choices

Synonyms

compel

force

coerce

constrain

/kənˈstreɪn/
Main Example

The new law will constrain our freedom of speech.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To limit or restrict something.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

constrain

/kənˈstreɪn/
Main Example

The rules constrain how we can play the game.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To limit or restrict someone or something in some way.

Other Example

The law will constrain our options.

Her schedule constrains her free time.

They felt constrained by the tight deadlines.

Synonyms

constrain choices

constrain behavior

constrain resources

Synonyms

restrict

limit

curb

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