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Constrain vs Constrict - What's the difference?

constrain | constrict |

As verbs the difference between constrain and constrict

is that constrain is to force physically, by strong persuasion or pressurizing; to compel; to oblige while constrict is to narrow, especially by applying pressure.

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)

    Related terms

    * (l) * (l)

    Anagrams

    * English control verbs

    constrict

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To narrow, especially by applying pressure.

    • Derived terms

    * constriction

    Related terms

    * restrict * strict

    See also

    * constrain