constrain

verb

con·strain kən-ˈstrān How to pronounce constrain (audio)

constrained; constraining; constrains

transitive verb

: to force by imposed stricture, restriction, or limitation

Teenagers often feel constrained by rules.

an artist constrained by a client's requirements

: to restrict the motion of (a mechanical body) to a particular mode

: compress

also : to clasp tightly

: to secure by or as if by bonds : confine

constrained to a dungeon

broadly : limit

: to force or produce in an unnatural or strained manner

a constrained smile

: to hold back by or as if by force

" … constraining my mind not to wander from the task."

Charles Dickens

constrainedly

kən-ˈstrā-nəd-lē How to pronounce constrain (audio)

-ˈstrānd-lē

adverb

Synonyms

blackjack
coerce
compel
dragoon
drive
force
impel
impress
make
muscle
obligate
oblige
press
pressure
sandbag

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

constrained by conscience to tell only the truth constrained his anger at the needless interruption

Recent Examples on the Web What all of this means is that, the next time a climate-skeptical president takes office, advocates will have fewer tools to constrain their behavior than last time.

Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2022 Russia normally supplies roughly 40% of Europe’s natural gas needs, but Putin seized on the opportunity to constrain deliveries during the fall and early winter.

David Blackmon, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022 The plan won’t necessarily be to try to constrain the economy by withdrawing support so rapidly that Fed policy becomes a big drag on growth — the equivalent of slamming the brakes.

New York Times, 14 Dec. 2021 Local resistance, regulatory constraints and building costs continue to constrain supply.

Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2021 Very few laws in the US even relate to data brokers, let alone constrain their actions.

WIRED, 2 Sep. 2022 While there are plenty of valid reasons to constrain executive power and diminish the temptation of corruption, in advocating for the electoral system, the slaveholding South held significant sway.

Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2022 But, today, far too many people in America want to constrain public discourse to what is socially acceptable at that particular moment in time.

Garry Kasparov, CNN, 8 Nov. 2021 That’s the target all major economies must meet, scientists say, for the planet to constrain average global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.

Henry Fountain, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French constraindre, from Latin constringere to constrict, constrain, from com- + stringere to draw tight — more at strain

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	constrained
释义	constrain verb con·strain kən-ˈstrān constrained; constraining; constrains transitive verb 1 a : to force by imposed stricture, restriction, or limitation Teenagers often feel constrained by rules. an artist constrained by a client's requirements b : to restrict the motion of (a mechanical body) to a particular mode 2 : compress also : to clasp tightly 3 : to secure by or as if by bonds : confine constrained to a dungeon broadly : limit 4 : to force or produce in an unnatural or strained manner a constrained smile 5 : to hold back by or as if by force " … constraining my mind not to wander from the task." Charles Dickens constrainedly kən-ˈstrā-nəd-lē -ˈstrānd-lē adverb Synonyms blackjack coerce compel dragoon drive force impel impress make muscle obligate oblige press pressure sandbag See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences constrained by conscience to tell only the truth constrained his anger at the needless interruption Recent Examples on the Web What all of this means is that, the next time a climate-skeptical president takes office, advocates will have fewer tools to constrain their behavior than last time. Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2022 Russia normally supplies roughly 40% of Europe’s natural gas needs, but Putin seized on the opportunity to constrain deliveries during the fall and early winter. David Blackmon, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022 The plan won’t necessarily be to try to constrain the economy by withdrawing support so rapidly that Fed policy becomes a big drag on growth — the equivalent of slamming the brakes. New York Times, 14 Dec. 2021 Local resistance, regulatory constraints and building costs continue to constrain supply. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2021 Very few laws in the US even relate to data brokers, let alone constrain their actions. WIRED, 2 Sep. 2022 While there are plenty of valid reasons to constrain executive power and diminish the temptation of corruption, in advocating for the electoral system, the slaveholding South held significant sway. Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2022 But, today, far too many people in America want to constrain public discourse to what is socially acceptable at that particular moment in time. Garry Kasparov, CNN, 8 Nov. 2021 That’s the target all major economies must meet, scientists say, for the planet to constrain average global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. Henry Fountain, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French constraindre, from Latin constringere to constrict, constrain, from com- + stringere to draw tight — more at strain First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition constrain verb con·strain kən-ˈstrān constrained; constraining 1 : compel sense 1, force He was constrained to retire because of ill health. 2 : to restrict or limit She felt the rules constrained her creativity. constrained 1 of 2 adjective as in restrained Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance restrained inhibited repressed curbed disciplined controllable orderly manageable decorous governable tame subservient subordinate servile trainable teachable mannerly slavish obsequious handleable yielding kowtowing mild meek disciplinable fawning tractable amenable obeisant agreeable acquiescent obliging conformable gentle surrendering amiable dutiful placable compliant obedient docile biddable submissive soft duteous law-abiding Antonyms & Near Antonyms intractable contrary ungovernable unamenable refractory recalcitrant restive defiant unruly noncompliant wilful rebellious uncontrollable contumacious unyielding willful balky wayward mutinous obstreperous disobedient obdurate unmanageable obstinate rebel stubborn insubordinate wild resistant peevish dogged incompliant froward untoward headstrong hardheaded perverse insurgent mulish defiant bad disorderly undisciplined balky pigheaded self-willed errant mischievous naughty impudent nonconformist insolent disrespectful impolite rude dissident misbehaving ill-bred ill-mannered See More constrained 2 of 2 verb past tense of constrain 1 as in compelled to cause (a person) to give in to pressure constrained by conscience to tell only the truth Synonyms & Similar Words compelled forced coerced obliged obligated pressured impelled impressed pressed drove intimidated muscled dragooned sandbagged blackmailed made bullied blackjacked threatened cowed hectored shamed dragged browbeat menaced bulldozed terrorized twisted one's arm harassed badgered hounded high-pressured Antonyms & Near Antonyms permitted allowed let induced moved convinced satisfied argued persuaded won (over) talked (into) prevailed (on or upon) See More 2 as in controlled to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) constrained his anger at the needless interruption Synonyms & Similar Words controlled regulated restrained contained curbed kept measured stifled governed inhibited suppressed ruled tamed bridled held checked stopped interrupted hampered repressed pulled in hindered impeded squelched strangled muffled smothered reined (in) obstructed swallowed blocked silenced held back handcuffed arrested muzzled minced pocketed sunk gagged sank choked (back) bottled (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms liberated lost loosened expressed unleashed loosed aired took out vented See More
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constrain

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