constrain | Definition of constrain

Synonyms and Antonyms of constrain

1 to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

constrained by conscience to tell only the truth

Synonyms of constrain

blackjack, coerce, compel, dragoon, drive, force, impel, impress, make, muscle, obligate, oblige, press, pressure, sandbag

Words Related to constrain

browbeat, bulldoze, bully, cow, hector, intimidate

blackmail, high-pressure, menace, shame, terrorize, threaten

badger, harass, hound

Phrases Synonymous with constrain

twist one's arm

Near Antonyms of constrain

allow, let, permit

argue, convince, induce, move, persuade, prevail (on or upon), satisfy, talk (into), win (over)

2 to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)

constrained his anger at the needless interruption

Synonyms of constrain

bridle, check, contain, control, curb, govern, hold, inhibit, keep, measure, pull in, regulate, rein (in), restrain, rule, tame

Words Related to constrain

bottle (up), choke (back), hold back, mince, muffle, pocket, repress, sink, smother, squelch, stifle, strangle, suppress, swallow

arrest, interrupt, stop

block, hamper, handcuff, hinder, impede, obstruct

gag, muzzle, silence

Near Antonyms of constrain

liberate, loose, loosen, unleash

air, express, take out, vent

Antonyms of constrain