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	constrains
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. constrains verb present tense third-person singular of constrain 1 as in forces to cause (a person) to give in to pressure constrained by conscience to tell only the truth Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance forces compels coerces obliges obligates pressures drives impels impresses intimidates muscles makes presses blackmails threatens bullies dragoons shames sandbags blackjacks twists one's arm bulldozes drags browbeats terrorizes menaces harasses cows hectors badgers hounds high-pressures Antonyms & Near Antonyms allows permits lets induces argues satisfies moves prevails (on or upon) convinces wins (over) talks (into) persuades See More 2 as in regulates to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) constrained his anger at the needless interruption Synonyms & Similar Words regulates restrains controls contains curbs keeps stifles inhibits governs suppresses rules measures tames checks holds bridles stops hinders impedes represses pulls in interrupts obstructs strangles muffles smothers hampers swallows reins (in) pockets silences blocks squelches minces holds back arrests sinks muzzles handcuffs chokes (back) bottles (up) gags Antonyms & Near Antonyms loses liberates loosens expresses unleashes looses takes out airs vents See More
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constrain

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