Words Like CONSTRAINT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CONSTRAINT.

16 Alternative Words Similar to constraint

1 Restraint Noun      Synonym Words Like Restraint
2 Confinement Noun      Synonym Words Like Confinement
3 Device Noun      Synonym Words Like Device
4 Stop Noun      Hyponym Words Like Stop
5 Muzzle Noun      Hyponym Words Like Muzzle
6 Holdfast Noun      Hyponym Words Like Holdfast
7 Catch Noun      Hyponym Words Like Catch
8 Lead Noun      Hyponym Words Like Lead
9 Bond Noun      Hyponym Words Like Bond
10 Band Noun      Hyponym Words Like Band
11 Arrester Noun      Hyponym
12 Fastening Noun      Hyponym Words Like Fastening
13 Airbrake Noun      Hyponym
14 Fixing Noun      Hyponym Words Like Fixing
15 Trammel Noun      Hyponym Words Like Trammel
16 Fastener Noun      Hyponym Words Like Fastener

10 definitions of constraint

1 The act of constraining, or the state of being constrained; that which compels to, or restrains from, action; compulsion; restraint; necessity.
2 the state of being physically constrained
3 a device that retards something's motion
4 the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
5 The threat or use of force to prevent, restrict, or dictate the action or thought of others.
6 The state of being restricted or confined within prescribed bounds: soon tired of the constraint of military life.
7 One that restricts, limits, or regulates; a check: ignored all moral constraints in his pursuit of success.
8 Embarrassed reserve or reticence; awkwardness: "All constraint had vanished between the two, and they began to talk” ( Edith Wharton).
9 Irresistible force, or its effect; any force or power, physical or moral, which compels to act or to forbear action; compulsion; coercion; restraint.
10 Specifically Repression of emotion, or of the expression of one's thoughts and feelings; hence, embarrassment: as, he spoke with constraint.
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