Definition of constrain

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Constrain (v. t.) To produce in such a manner as to give an unnatural effect; as, a constrained voice..

Lern More About Constrain

Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To secure by bonds; to chain; to bond or confine; to hold tightly; to constringe.
Coercive :: Coercive (a.) Serving or intended to coerce; having power to constrain.
Compulsorily :: Compulsorily (adv.) In a compulsory manner; by force or constraint.
Familiarity :: Familiarity (n.) Anything said or done by one person to another unceremoniously and without constraint; esp., in the pl., such actions and words as propriety and courtesy do not warrant; liberties..
Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To bring into a narrow compass; to compress.
Pair :: Pair (n.) In a mechanism, two elements, or bodies, which are so applied to each other as to mutually constrain relative motion..
Contain :: Contain (v. t.) To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.
Constrainable :: Constrainable (a.) Capable of being constrained; liable to constraint, or to restraint..
Constrainer :: Constrainer (n.) One who constrains.
Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To hold back by force; to restrain; to repress.
Constrained :: Constrained (a.) Marked by constraint; not free; not voluntary; embarrassed; as, a constrained manner; a constrained tone..
Simple :: Simple (a.) Artless in manner; unaffected; unconstrained; natural; inartificial;; straightforward.
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..
Familiar :: Familiar (a.) Characterized by, or exhibiting, the manner of an intimate friend; not formal; unconstrained; easy; accessible..
Fain :: Fain (a.) Satisfied; contented; also, constrained..
Distrain :: Distrain (v. t.) To press heavily upon; to bear down upon with violence; hence, to constrain or compel; to bind; to distress, torment, or afflict..
Compulsion :: Compulsion (n.) The act of compelling, or the state of being compelled; the act of driving or urging by force or by physical or moral constraint; subjection to force..
Compellable :: Compellable (a.) Capable of being compelled or constrained.
Famish :: Famish (v. t.) To force or constrain by famine.
Franchise :: Franchise (a.) Exemption from constraint or oppression; freedom; liberty.
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