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CONSTRAINS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Constrains.

Constrains - as a verb

Compel to behave in a certain way

Example: "Social relations impose courtesy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enforce12impose10

To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

Example: "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confine12hold8restrain8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disable10disenable12incapacitate18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Severely restrict in scope or extent

Example: "Tighten the rules"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stiffen13tighten11tighten up

Example Sentences

"She constrains herself from eating sweets to maintain a healthy diet."
"The strict deadline constrains the team from making further changes to the project."
"Lack of resources constrains the company's plans for expansion."
"The fear of failure constrains many people from pursuing their dreams."
"His conscience constrains him from cheating on the exam."
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Word Game Points

Is CONSTRAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, constrains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONSTRAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CONSTRAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, constrains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONSTRAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CONSTRAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, constrains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONSTRAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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