constrain (one) from (doing something)

constrain (one) from (doing something)

To prevent or hinder one from doing something. For years, stage fright constrained me from singing in public.See also: constrain

constrain someone from doing something

to prevent someone from doing something; to hold someone back from doing something. I hope this doesn't constrain you from trying out for the play. His handicap did not constrain him from finishing the race.See also: constrain