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constraints

NOUN

force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pressure restraint

STRONG

coercion compulsion driving duress goad hang-up impulsion monkey 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

Example Sentences

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Through her, Maddy personified a new kind of Latina baddie — one who defied constraints, and carried herself with a confidence that asked the rest of the world to meet her on her terms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Refiners have the ability to optimize their product slate, even with constraints around crude oil, Salazar said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Despite these constraints, the ATF has developed its investigative capability.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Gonzalez added that containment efforts and humanitarian aid deliveries were being delayed by "major constraints", including border and airport closures.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Because of communication and temperature constraints, Viking could not land at high Martian latitudes.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan