constrain
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for constrain, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make someone do something, using physical force, strong pressure or persuasion.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To make someone do something, using physical force, strong pressure or persuasion.
2. verb
To keep something within strict limits so that it cannot spread or move freely.
“But it's not just Castlefield Corridor capacity that constrains services. All the junctions on the lines feeding into the corridor are flat, so they create conflict points as trains pass.”
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