constrain

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constrain

(verb)

Meaning

to limit or restrict something

Example

"The rules will constrain our options when making a decision."

Synonyms

restrictlimitcurb

Antonyms

allowpermitliberate

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'constringere', meaning to bind tightly.
Related word forms
  • verb: constrained
  • adjective: constraining

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