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Constrained vs Obstriction - What's the difference?

constrained | obstriction |

As a verb constrained

is past tense of constrain.

As an adjective constrained

is kept within close bounds; confined.

As a noun obstriction is

the state of being constrained, bound, or obliged.

constrained

English

Verb

(head)
  • (constrain)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • within close bounds; confined.

    • Derived terms

    * constrainedly * constrainedness

    obstriction

    English

    Noun

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