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Constrained

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Definitions for Constrained

adjective
lacking spontaneity
Synonyms
forced strained
Examples
  1. not natural
  2. a constrained smile
  3. forced heartiness
  4. a strained smile
verb
compel to behave in a certain way
Synonyms
enforce impose constrain
Examples
  1. Social relations impose courtesy
  2. duty constrains one to act often contrary to one's desires or inclinations
verb
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Synonyms
restrain confine hold constrain
Examples
  1. This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
  2. About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
  3. The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center
  4. The terrorists held the journalists for ransom
verb
severely restrict in scope or extent
Synonyms
stiffen tighten tighten up constrain
Examples
  1. tighten the rules
  2. stiffen the regulations

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