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constrain vs trammel

trammel vs constrain

constrain is not a noun while trammel is a noun.

constrain and trammel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
constrain No No Yes No
trammel Yes No Yes No
As verbs, trammel is a hypernym of constrain; that is, trammel is a word with a broader meaning than constrain:
  • constrain: severely restrict in scope or extent
  • trammel: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Other hypernyms of constrain include bound, confine, limit, restrict, throttle.
constrain (noun) trammel (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
constrain (verb) trammel (verb)
severely restrict in scope or extent place limits on (extent or amount or access)
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement catch in or as if in a trap
compel to behave in a certain way
Difference between constrain and trammel

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