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What is another word for Constraint? – 162 Constraint Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    limitation restriction constraint check curb restraint hindrance obstacle impediment barrier blockage prohibition taboo ban embargo suspension interruption pause stoppage cessation inhibition suppression repression coercion compulsion force pressure obligation duty responsibility burden encumbrance handicap disability disadvantage drawback liability weakness vulnerability fragility sensitivity delicacy precariousness instability

    Meaning of Constraint

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a constraint is a limitation or restriction, especially one that is imposed or enforced, and is often used to describe a situation or circumstance that restricts or limits someone's actions or behavior.

    Definitions

    • * Merriam-Webster defines constraint as a limitation or restriction, and also as the act of constraining or the state of being constrained, which can be physical, emotional, or social.

    Example Uses

    • The new policy imposed significant constraints on the company's ability to hire new employees.
    • * The constraint of limited funding made it difficult for the research team to complete their project.
    • * The athlete's injury was a significant constraint on her ability to perform at her best.
    • * The government's constraints on free speech were widely criticized by human rights organizations.
    • * The constraint of living in a small apartment made it difficult for the family to entertain guests.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    freedom liberty autonomy independence unrestraint unencumbrance release exemption immunity permission allowance license authorization enablement facilitation assistance support encouragement empowerment liberation emancipation openness permissiveness laxity leniency indulgence tolerance permission exemption

    Related Nouns

    limitation restriction barrier obstacle hindrance impediment prohibition taboo ban embargo suspension interruption pause stoppage cessation inhibition suppression repression coercion compulsion force pressure obligation duty responsibility burden encumbrance handicap disability

    Related Verbs

    restrict limit constrain hinder impede prohibit ban embargo suspend interrupt pause stop cease inhibit suppress repress coerce compel force pressure obligate burden encumber handicap disable

    Related Adjectives

    limited restricted constrained hindered impeded prohibited banned suspended interrupted paused stopped ceased inhibited suppressed repressed coerced compelled forced pressured obligated burdened encumbered handicapped disabled restrictive prohibitive coercive compulsory obligatory burdensome onerous oppressive restrictive limiting constraining