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 constraint constraint /kənˈstreɪnt/

noun

  1. The act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others  ( constraint )
    the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
  2. A device that retards something's motion  ( constraint , restraint )
    a device that retards something's motion
     The car did not have proper restraints fitted
    the car did not have proper restraints fitted
  3. The state of being physically constrained  ( constraint , restraint )
    the state of being physically constrained
     Dogs should be kept under restraint
    dogs should be kept under restraint