constrain

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations 1.3 Anagrams

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[edit] Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -eɪn

[edit] Verb

to constrain (third-person singular simple present constrains, present participle constraining, simple past and past participle constrained)

1. (transitive) to force physically, by strong persuasion or pressurizing; to compel; to oblige
2. (transitive) to keep within close bounds; to confine
3. (transitive) to reduce a result in response to limited resources

[edit] Derived terms

• constraint

[edit] Related terms

• restrain

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• Alphagram: acinnorst
• nonracist, non-racist
• transonic