Associations to the word «Constraining»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

CONSTRAIN, verb. Hold back.
CONSTRAIN, verb. Restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations".

Wise words

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