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