Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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constrain | No | No | Yes | No |
obligate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
constrain (adjective) | obligate (adjective) |
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restricted to a particular condition of life |
constrain (verb) | obligate (verb) |
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severely restrict in scope or extent | bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted |
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement | commit in order to fulfill an obligation |
compel to behave in a certain way | force somebody to do something |