

They had to constrain him to finish his homework.
To force someone to do something they may not want to do.
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.
constrain someone
constrain behavior
constrain choices
compel
force
coerce
The rules constrain how we can play the game.
To limit or restrict someone or something in some way.
The law will constrain our options.
Her schedule constrains her free time.
They felt constrained by the tight deadlines.
constrain choices
constrain behavior
constrain resources
restrict
limit
curb