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Constrain vs Obstriction - What's the difference?

constrain | obstriction |

As a verb constrain

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

As a noun obstriction is

the state of being constrained, bound, or obliged.

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.

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    obstriction

    English

    Noun

  • The state of being constrained, bound, or obliged.
  • That which constrains or obliges; obligation; bond.
    • (Milton)
    (Webster 1913)