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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 | ||
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