constraint

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/kənˈstreɪnt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/kənˈstreɪnt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kən strānt)


constraint
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Sense: Noun: holding back
Synonyms:
self-control, discipline Collocations, holding back, restraint Collocations, willpower, reserve Collocations, self-restrain, moderation, self-restraint, judiciousness, composure, cooling off
Sense: Noun: restriction
Synonyms:
restriction, check Collocations, limitation, curb Collocations, control Collocations, condition Collocations, restraint Collocations, stipulation, penning, curtailment, suppression, hindrance Collocations, deterrent Collocations
Sense: Noun: shyness
Synonyms:
shyness, embarrassment Collocations, bashfulness, awkwardness, timidity, diffidence, reservation Collocations, inhibition, standoffishness, withdrawal Collocations
Sense: Noun: use of force
Synonyms:
force Collocations, coercion, compulsion, pressure Collocations, duress


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