constraining Definition

constrain
verb constrained, constraining

1. To force; to compel.

Thesaurus: impel, oblige, urge, necessitate, drive.
2. To limit the freedom, scope or range of someone.

Thesaurus: constrict, bind, tighten, restrain, confine.

Etymology: 14c: from French constraindre, from Latin constringere to tie tightly together.

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There is often confusion between constrain and restrain: constrain means ‘to force or compel' and is usually used in the passive &wbox; restrain means ‘to control or hold back' &wbox; .