constraint

[kuhn-streynt] / kənˈstreɪnt /

NOUN

force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pressure restraint

STRONG

coercion compulsion driving duress goad hang-up impulsion monkey on one's back motive necessity repression spring spur suppression violence

WEAK

a must impelling no-no

Antonyms

STRONG

deterrent discouragement freedom hindrance liberty

WEAK

aggression allowance permission

NOUN

shyness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inhibition restraint

STRONG

bashfulness diffidence embarrassment hang-up humility modesty repression reservation reserve timidity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

freedom liberation

STRONG

arrogance boldness confidence pride

WEAK

aggression allowance permission

NOUN

restriction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curb hindrance restraint

STRONG

arrest captivity check circumscription confinement cramp damper detention deterrent limitation

WEAK

constrainment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

encouragement

STRONG

freedom liberation release

WEAK

aggression allowance permission

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Physical constraints like this could lead to winners and losers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Demand trends and supply constraints suggest gold will continue to shine.

From Barron's

The companies have run up against capacity constraints and plan to spend billions to increase their energy supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Given the constraints around the Africa Cup of Nations and United's injuries, the other option is for Amorim to tweak his system.

From BBC

constraint

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