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Definition constrain in American English

constrain verb

[transitive] verb
/kənˈstreɪn/
1

to limit someone's freedom to do what they want

Example

We are always constrained by our budget.

Example

planning regulations that constrain development

Synonyms and related words
limit tie down control
2

to force someone to do something that they do not want to do

Example

She should have kept quiet, but felt constrained to answer.

Synonyms and related words
shanghai nag force
Definition constrain in American English