1. (noun)constraint, restraint the state of being physically constrained Synonyms: restraint, control, constraint, simplicity, chasteness, simpleness
2. (noun)restraint, constraint a device that retards something's motion Synonyms: restraint, control, constraint, simplicity, chasteness, simpleness
3. (noun)constraint the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others Synonyms: restraint
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'constraint'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. constraint Bashfulness is a shrinking from notice without assignable reason. Coyness is a half encouragement, half avoidance of offered attention, and may be real or affected. Diffidence is self-distrust; Synonyms: modesty, backwardness, constraint, reserve, timidity, bashfulness, coyness, shyness, unobtrusiveness, coldness, diffidence Antonyms: abandon, confidence, haughtiness, pertness, arrogance, egotism, impudence, sauciness, assumption, forwardness, indiscretion, self-conceit, assurance, frankness, loquaciousness, self-sufficiency, boldness, freedom, loquacity, sociability, conceit
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