constrain

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de forcer, contraindre ou limiter quelqu'un ou quelque chose à suivre une certaine manière d'agir ou des limites.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing, compelling, or restricting someone or something to follow a particular course of action or limit.

1. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To force someone or something to act in a particular way by limiting their freedom or options.

   Contraindre (restreindre ou limiter)

   • The budget constraints forced them to cut costs.
   • His injury constrained his ability to play sports.
   • The rules constrain what we can do in this situation.

   Synonymescheckconfinecrampcurbhamperinhibitlimitrestrainrestricttie down

   Antonymesfreeliberatereleaseunbind

2. Compel or forceB2formal

   To force someone to do something against their will.

   Contraindre, forcer

   • She felt constrained to accept the offer.
   • The law constrains companies to follow safety regulations.
   • He was constrained by his contract to stay for two more years.

   Synonymescoercecompeldriveforceimpelobligepressure

   Antonymesfreeliberaterelease