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constrain

verb

/kənˈstreɪn/

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

constrain by circumstances

limit, restrict, curb, compel, restrain

free, release, allow

constrain behavior, constrain growth, legally constrain, tightly constrain

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter

To make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified.

to recognize; to establish who someone is

to cause something to go or be taken to a destination