constrain
- verb (v)
Meaning: force restrain
Synonyms:
ban
bar
bind
bottle up
bridle
chain
check
coerce
compel
concuss
confine
constrict
cool off
cork
curb
deny
deprive
disallow
drive
hem in
hog-tie
hold back
hold down
hold in
immure
impel
imprison
incarcerate
inhibit
intern
jail
keep lid on
make
necessitate
oblige
pressure
pressurize
put half nelson on
shotgun
stifle
urge
withhold
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