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Stifled vs Constrained - What's the difference?

stifled | constrained |

As adjectives the difference between stifled and constrained

is that stifled is that has been interrupted, suppressed etc while constrained is within close bounds; confined.

As verbs the difference between stifled and constrained

is that stifled is (stifle) while constrained is (constrain).

stifled

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • That has been interrupted, suppressed etc
    • The stifled attempt at reform led to further resentment.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (stifle)

    • constrained

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (constrain)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • within close bounds; confined.

    • Derived terms

    * constrainedly * constrainedness