constrain

[kuhn-streyn] / kənˈstreɪn /

VERB

force; restrain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bind constrict curb hold down inhibit necessitate stifle

STRONG

ban bar bridle chain check coerce compel concuss confine cork deny deprive disallow drive hog-tie immure impel imprison incarcerate intern jail make oblige pressure pressurize urge withhold

WEAK

bottle up cool off hem in hold back hold in keep lid on put half nelson on shotgun

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist encourage free help loosen release

STRONG

delay discourage dissuade halt indulge leave alone let go liberate permit repress stop

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After a recent Central Economic Work Conference, Max Zenglein, senior economist for Asia-Pacific at The Conference Board, noted that officials continue to emphasize consumption while constrained by debt and supply-side priorities.

From Barron's

The Social Security trust funds are constrained by law and can only invest in a special type of U.S.

From MarketWatch

Gibsons executives say they are more constrained in securing choice filets that meet their specifications.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I think the Fed is going to be a little more constrained in terms of their ability to cut rates and cut rates as quickly or as meaningfully as people think right now.”

From Barron's

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