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compel vs constrain

constrain vs compel

compel and constrain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compel No No Yes No
constrain No No Yes No
As verbs, constrain is a hyponym of compel; that is, constrain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compel:
  • compel: force somebody to do something
  • constrain: compel to behave in a certain way
Other hyponyms of compel include force, thrust, walk, coerce, force, hale, pressure, squeeze, clamor, condemn, shame, apply, enforce, implement, enforce, impose.
compel (verb) constrain (verb)
force somebody to do something severely restrict in scope or extent
necessitate or exact to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
compel to behave in a certain way
Difference between compel and constrain

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