constraint
12 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #47,344
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kʌnstɹˈeɪnt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural constraints
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a device that retards something's motion
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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