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obligate vs constrain

constrain vs obligate

obligate is an adjective but constrain is not an adjective.

obligate and constrain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obligate No Yes Yes No
constrain No No Yes No
As verbs, constrain is a hyponym of obligate; that is, constrain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obligate:
  • obligate: force somebody to do something
  • constrain: compel to behave in a certain way
Other hyponyms of obligate include force, thrust, walk, coerce, force, hale, pressure, squeeze, clamor, condemn, shame, apply, enforce, implement, enforce, impose.
obligate (adjective) constrain (adjective)
restricted to a particular condition of life
obligate (verb) constrain (verb)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted severely restrict in scope or extent
commit in order to fulfill an obligation to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
force somebody to do something compel to behave in a certain way
Difference between obligate and constrain

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