Constrain
31constrain — con·strain …
32constrain — [kənˈstreɪn] verb [T] formal to limit someone s freedom to do what they want …
33constrain — con•strain [[t]kənˈstreɪn[/t]] v. t. 1) to force, compel, or oblige 2) to confine forcibly, as by bonds 3) to repress or restrain • Etymology: 1275–1325; MEconstrei(g)nen< AF, MF constrei(g)n , s. of constreindre < L constringere. See con …
34constrain — Kāohi …
35constrain — see STRAIN …
36constrain — v.tr. 1 compel; urge irresistibly or by necessity. 2 a confine forcibly; imprison. b restrict severely as regards action, behaviour, etc. 3 bring about by compulsion. 4 (as constrained adj.) forced, embarrassed (a constrained voice; a constrained …
37check, curb, restrain, constrain — These words refer to putting some control on action, movement, development, or progress, but they differ in minor ways. Check means to arrest suddenly, to halt : The rider checked his horse and leaped from the saddle. Curb implies the use of a… …
38Constrained — Constrain Con*strain , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Constrained}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Constraining}.] [OF. constraindre, F. contrainde, L. constringere; con + stringere to draw tight. See {Strain}, and. cf. {Constrict}, {Constringe}.] 1. To secure by bonds; …
39Constraining — Constrain Con*strain , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Constrained}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Constraining}.] [OF. constraindre, F. contrainde, L. constringere; con + stringere to draw tight. See {Strain}, and. cf. {Constrict}, {Constringe}.] 1. To secure by bonds; …
40constrainable — constrainˈable adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑constrain …