Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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obligate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
constrain | No | No | Yes | No |
obligate (adjective) | constrain (adjective) |
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restricted to a particular condition of life |
obligate (verb) | constrain (verb) |
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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 |