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constrain | constrainer |

As a verb constrain

is to force physically, by strong persuasion or pressurizing; to compel; to oblige.

As a noun constrainer is

one who constrains.

constrain

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressurizing; to compel; to oblige.
  • To keep within close bounds; to confine.
  • To reduce a result in response to limited resources.
  • Derived terms

    * (l)

    constrainer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who constrains.
  • (Webster 1913)