constraining

• Descreve aquilo que restringe ou limita a liberdade, as ações ou o desenvolvimento; que impõe restrições ou impede a livre manifestação de algo.

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

1. Restricting freedomB2formal

   Limiting the scope or freedom of action; imposing restrictions.

   Restringente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbindingconfiningcurbinglimitingrestrictingrestrictivestifling

   Antônimosfreeingpermissiveunrestrictive

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de forçar, obrigar ou restringir alguém ou algo a seguir determinado modo de agir ou a permanecer dentro de certos 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.

   Restringir

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscheckconfinecrampcurbhamperinhibitlimitrestrainrestricttie down

   Antônimosfreeliberatereleaseunbind

2. Compel or forceB2formal

   To force someone to do something against their will.

   Forçar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoercecompeldriveforceimpelobligepressure

   Antônimosfreeliberaterelease