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con·straint
 constraint
- pronunciation:
- k
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streInt
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of confining or restraining.
- similar words:
- bond, obstruction, restraint
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| definition 2: |
the state of confinement or restraint.
He nearly went mad during his constraint in prison.- antonyms:
- liberty
- similar words:
- continual, obstruction, prison
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| definition 3: |
something that compels, confines, or restrains.
He thought he would be happier without the constraints of a regular job.She felt the art school was too conservative and put constraints on her creativity.- similar words:
- brake, chain, compulsion, leash, muzzle, rein, restriction
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| definition 4: |
embarrassed reserve.
He felt a constraint that kept him from speaking up. |
| related words: |
bit, check, coercion, control, curb, discouragement, duress, government, handicap, hindrance, modesty, muzzle, necessity |
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