constrain

(verb)

verb

1. compel to behave in a certain way

- duty constrains one to act often contrary to one's desires or inclinations

Similar word(s): enforce, impose

Definition categories: social, compel, obligate, oblige

2. to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

Similar word(s): confine, hold, restrain

Definition categories: contact, disable, disenable, incapacitate

3. severely restrict in scope or extent

Similar word(s): stiffen, tighten

Definition categories: change, bound, confine, limit, restrict, throttle, trammel