constraining

• Qui impose des limites ou restreint la liberté, l'action ou le développement, de façon parfois contraignante.

Describes something that limits or restricts freedom, action, or development.

1. Restricting freedomB2formal

   Limiting the scope or freedom of action; imposing restrictions.

   contraignant

   • The constraining rules of the competition prevented creative solutions.
   • She found the office dress code too constraining for her personal style.
   • The budget is a constraining factor in our expansion plans.

   Synonymesbindingconfiningcurbinglimitingrestrictingrestrictivestifling

   Antonymesfreeingpermissiveunrestrictive

• 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