Results for "constrain
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constrain
(Religious Terms Dictionary) :
{"word": "constrain", "results": [{"typeOf": ["disenable", "disable", "incapacitate"], "hasTypes": ["shackle", "tie down", "tie up", "bind", "truss", "enchain", "fetter", "fold", "ground", "impound", "pen up", "pinion", "pound", "pound up"], "synonyms": ["confine", "hold", "restrain"], "definition": "to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement", "partOfSpeech": "verb"}, {"typeOf": ["obligate", "oblige", "compel"], "examples": ["duty constrains one to act often contrary to one's desires or inclinations"], "synonyms": ["enforce", "impose"], "definition": "compel to behave in a certain way", "partOfSpeech": "verb"}, {"typeOf": ["limit", "throttle", "bound", "confine", "restrict", "trammel"], "synonyms": ["stiffen", "tighten", "tighten up"], "definition": "severely restrict in scope or extent", "partOfSpeech": "verb"}], "frequency": 2.03, "syllables": {"list": ["con", "strain"], "count": 2}, "pronunciation": {"all": "kən'streɪn"}}
constrained
(Religious Terms Dictionary) :
{"word": "constrained", "results": [{"examples": ["a constrained smile"], "synonyms": ["forced", "strained"], "similarTo": ["affected", "unnatural"], "definition": "lacking spontaneity; not natural", "partOfSpeech": "adjective"}], "frequency": 2.2, "syllables": {"list": ["con", "strained"], "count": 2}, "pronunciation": {"all": "kən'streɪnd"}}
constraint
(Religious Terms Dictionary) :
{"word": "constraint", "results": [{"typeOf": ["confinement"], "hasTypes": ["cage"], "synonyms": ["restraint"], "definition": "the state of being physically constrained", "partOfSpeech": "noun"}, {"typeOf": ["device"], "hasTypes": ["airbrake", "arrester", "arrester hook", "band", "bond", "brake", "brake pad", "brake shoe", "catch", "chain", "trammel", "skid", "stop", "tether", "air bag", "dive brake", "drogue", "fastener", "fastening", "fixing", "gag", "hamper", "holdfast", "ignition lock", "lead", "leash", "life belt", "lock", "muzzle", "safety belt", "safety harness", "sea anchor", "shackle", "shoe"], "synonyms": ["restraint"], "definition": "a device that retards something's motion", "partOfSpeech": "noun"}, {"typeOf": ["confinement", "restriction"], "hasTypes": ["swaddling clothes"], "definition": "the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others", "partOfSpeech": "noun"}], "frequency": 2.43, "syllables": {"list": ["con", "straint"], "count": 2}, "pronunciation": {"all": "kən'streɪnt"}}