constrain

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Definitions

verb

severely restrict in scope or extent

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/kʌnstɹˈeɪn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

severely restrict in scope or extent

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

compel to behave in a certain way

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)