Synonyms for constrain
kənˈstreɪncon·strain

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1. constrain

   To compel one to an act is to secure its performance by the use of irresistible physical or moral force. Force implies primarily an actual physical process, absolutely subduing all resistance. Coerce implies the actual or potential use of so much force as may be necessary to secure the surrender of the will; the American secessionists contended that the Federal government had no right to coerce a State. Constrain implies the yielding of judgment and will, and in some cases of inclination or affection, to an overmastering power; as, "the love of Christ constraineth us," 2 Cor. v, 14. Compare DRIVE; INFLUENCE.

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   Synonyms:
   coerce, compel, drive, force, make, necessitate, oblige

   Preposition:
   The soldiers were compelled to desertion: preferably with the infinitive, compelled to desert.

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1. restrain, encumber, cumber, constrainverb

   hold back

   Synonyms:
   stiffen, restrict, trammel, keep, restrain, hold back, confine, bound, cumber, hold, tighten, encumber, tighten up, keep back, intimidate, limit, throttle

2. stiffen, tighten, tighten up, constrainverb

   restrict

   "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations"

   Synonyms:
   fasten, restrain, tighten up, encumber, tighten, cumber, reduce, stiffen

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1. constrainverb

   Synonyms:
   compel, force, drive, oblige, coerce

2. constrainverb

   Synonyms:
   confine, restrain, inthral, hold, curb, put under restraint, keep down, keep under

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1. List of paraphrases for "constrain":

   restrict, limit, impede, hinder, hamper, coerce

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1. Glynn Tonsor:

   Ongoing trade disputes that constrain market access and/or result in elevated tariffs ultimately reduce the volume and value of U.S. meat exports.

2. Asim Rahman:

   The acquisition terms reflect paying a very high valuation multiple and the deal could constrain inorganic investment in the pharma division at a time when the future pipeline of this division is a key concern for investors, following a future integration of Monsanto, Bayer could find itself with a weakened pharma business.

3. Erik Gordon:

   I think its only a matter of time before the nuclear option is invoked and upheld because Musk just will not constrain himself.

4. District Attorney John Chisholm:

   We generally try about 500 matters to a jury or court trial every year. Because of the pandemic, The Waukesha victims've had to constrain some of The Waukesha victims, and that, in turn, affects other parts of the system.

5. Frank Kendall:

   This should not constrain industry's freedom in any way that current regulations and statute don't already require, and it will have the benefit of ensuring more frequent and effective communication between industry and government.