English verb: constrain | |||
1. | constrain (contact) hold back | ||
Synonyms | cumber, encumber, restrain | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bound, confine, limit, restrain, restrict, throttle, trammel | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bridle, clog, curb | ||
2. | constrain (change) restrict | ||
Samples | Tighten the rules. Stiffen the regulations. | ||
Synonyms | stiffen, tighten, tighten up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bound, confine, limit, restrain, restrict, throttle, trammel | ||