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constraint [kənˈstreɪnt] n
1. compulsion, force, or restraint 2. repression or control of natural feelings or impulses 3. a forced unnatural manner; inhibition 4. something that serves to constrain; restrictive condition social constraints kept him silent 5. (Linguistics / Grammar) Linguistics any very general restriction on a sentence formation rule ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
constraint noun 1. restriction, limitation, curb, rein, deterrent, hindrance, damper, check Their decision to abandon the trip was made because of financial constraints. 2. force, pressure, necessity, restraint, compulsion, coercion People are not morally responsible for that which they do under constraint or compulsion. 3. repression, reservation, embarrassment, restraint, inhibition, timidity, diffidence, bashfulness She feels no constraint in discussing sexual matters. Translations constraint [kənˈstreɪnt] N constraint n (= compulsion) → Zwang m (= restriction) → Beschränkung f, → Einschränkung f; to place constraints on something → einer Sache (dat) → Zwänge auferlegen constraint [kənˈstreɪnt] n no pl (compulsion) → costrizione f; (restraint) → limitazione f; (embarrassment) → imbarazzo, soggezione f constraint [kənˈstreɪnt] n no pl (compulsion) → costrizione f; (restraint) → limitazione f; (embarrassment) → imbarazzo, soggezione f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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All constraint had vanished between the two, and they began to talk easily and simply. I understood but too well the change in her manner, to greater kindness and quicker readiness in interpreting all my wishes, before others--to constraint and sadness, and nervous anxiety to absorb herself in the first occupation she could seize on, whenever we happened to be left together alone. And they are not to found otherwise, because men will always prove untrue to you unless they are kept honest by constraint. |
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