to force, compel, or oblige

He was constrained to admit the offense.

to confine forcibly, as by bonds.

to repress or restrain

Cold weather constrained the plant's growth.

verb

free , let go , release

verb

ban , bar , bind , bottle up , bridle , chain , check , coerce , compel , concuss , confine , constrict , cool off , cork , curb , deny , deprive , disallow , drive , hem in , hog-tie , hold back , hold down , hold in , immure , impel , imprison , incarcerate , inhibit , intern , jail , keep lid on , make , necessitate , oblige , pressure , pressurize , put half nelson on , shotgun , stifle , urge , withhold , obligate , bit , brake , hold , keep , keep back , pull in , rein , cramp , clasp , compress , deter , distress , enforce , fain , force , limit , oppress , press , ravish , repress , restrain , restrict , secure , squash , subdue , violate