Definition of constrain

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Constrain (v. t.) To bring into a narrow compass; to compress.

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Easiness :: Easiness (n.) Freedom from effort, constraint, or formality; -- said of style, manner, etc..
Obligate :: Obligate (v. t.) To bind or firmly hold to an act; to compel; to constrain; to bind to any act of duty or courtesy by a formal pledge.
Compulsory :: Compulsory (a.) Having the power of compulsion; constraining.
Obstriction :: Obstriction (n.) The state of being constrained, bound, or obliged; that which constrains or obliges; obligation; bond..
Ease :: Ease (n.) Freedom from constraint, formality, difficulty, embarrassment, etc.; facility; liberty; naturalness; -- said of manner, style, etc.; as, ease of style, of behavior, of address..
Simper :: Simper (n.) A constrained, self-conscious smile; an affected, silly smile; a smirk..
Incoacted :: Incoacted (a.) Not compelled; unconstrained.
Constrainedly :: Constrainedly (adv.) By constraint or compulsion; in a constrained manner.
Loose :: Loose (superl.) Free from constraint or obligation; not bound by duty, habit, etc. ; -- with from or of..
Contain :: Contain (v. t.) To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.
Free :: Free (a.) To remove, as something that confines or bars; to relieve from the constraint of..
Coercive :: Coercive (a.) Serving or intended to coerce; having power to constrain.
Bound :: Bound (p. p. & a.) Constrained or compelled; destined; certain; -- followed by the infinitive; as, he is bound to succeed; he is bound to fail..
Voluntary :: Voluntary (v. t.) Unconstrained by the interference of another; unimpelled by the influence of another; not prompted or persuaded by another; done of his or its own accord; spontaneous; acting of one's self, or of itself; free..
Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To produce in such a manner as to give an unnatural effect; as, a constrained voice..
Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To violate; to ravish.
Compel :: Compel (v. t.) To drive or urge with force, or irresistibly; to force; to constrain; to oblige; to necessitate, either by physical or moral force..
Stiff :: Stiff (superl.) Not natural and easy; formal; constrained; affected; starched; as, stiff behavior; a stiff style..
Tie :: Tie (v. t.) To hold or constrain by authority or moral influence, as by knotted cords; to oblige; to constrain; to restrain; to confine..
Compulsorily :: Compulsorily (adv.) In a compulsory manner; by force or constraint.
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