Constrain word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "constrain" word

[verb] restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations"
[verb] hold back

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\Con*strain"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Constrained}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Constraining}.] [OF. constraindre, F. contrainde, L. constringere; con- + stringere to draw tight. See {Strain}, and. cf. {Constrict}, {Constringe}.] 1. To secure by bonds; to chain; to bond or confine; to hold tightly; to constringe. He binds in chains The drowsy prophet, and his limbs constrains. --Dryden. When winter frosts constrain the fields with cold. --Dryden. 2. To bring into a narrow compass; to compress. How the strait stays the slender waist constrain. --Gay. 3. To hold back by force; to restrain; to repress. My sire in caves constrains the winds. --Dryden. 4. To compel; to force; to necessitate; to oblige. The love of Christ constraineth us. --2. Cor. v. 14. I was constrained to appeal unto C[ae]sar. --Acts xxviii. 19. 5. To violate; to ravish. [Obs.] --Shak. 6. To produce in such a manner as to give an unnatural effect; as, a constrained voice. Syn: To compel; force; drive; impel; urge; press.

Synonyms for constrain

cumber, encumber, restrain, stiffen, tighten, tighten up

Related terms: bottle up, cloister, confine, cork up, crush, curb, detain, fence in, hinder, hold down, hold in, impound, injure, jail, keep, keep back, keep in detention, lay, oblige, pull in, sober, squish

The fun area, different aproach to word »constrain«

Let's analyse "constrain" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NIARTSNOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2385 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. --- -. ... - .-. .- .. -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: constrain: 6 + 1 + 9 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: constrain: 3 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 5 = 41, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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