Synonyms of constraining

constraining

verb

present participle of constrain

1

as in forcing

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

constrained by conscience to tell only the truth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forcing
• coercing
• compelling
• obligating
• obliging
• pressuring
• driving
• impelling
• pressing
• impressing
• making
• blackmailing
• dragooning
• intimidating
• muscling
• sandbagging
• bullying
• threatening
• blackjacking
• cowing
• browbeating
• dragging
• twisting one's arm
• hectoring
• shaming
• terrorizing
• bulldozing
• menacing
• badgering
• harassing
• hounding
• high-pressuring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitting
• allowing
• letting
• moving
• talking (into)
• inducing
• satisfying
• arguing
• winning (over)
• prevailing (on or upon)
• convincing
• persuading

2

as in regulating

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)

constrained his anger at the needless interruption

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regulating
• controlling
• curbing
• containing
• restraining
• keeping
• stifling
• measuring
• inhibiting
• suppressing
• governing
• taming
• holding
• checking
• ruling
• stopping
• bridling
• pulling in
• interrupting
• hindering
• impeding
• repressing
• swallowing
• hampering
• strangling
• reining (in)
• blocking
• smothering
• obstructing
• arresting
• choking (back)
• holding back
• silencing
• bottling (up)
• squelching
• muffling
• sinking
• mincing
• pocketing
• handcuffing
• muzzling
• gagging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• loosening
• liberating
• expressing
• venting
• unleashing
• taking out
• airing
• loosing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of constraining

Corrales argues that college athletes are relatively insulated from the forces constraining study abroad. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

As the United States and China continue high-level talks, constraining the underground financial architecture of the illicit economy is an opportunity for a mutual diplomatic win. — Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026

Studies suggest Imperial Japan’s sardine catch declined drastically and even ceased during the early 1940s, constraining the empire’s military power relying on fisheries resources. — Pei-Hsu Lin, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

In the post-Watergate, post-Vietnam era, this thinking went, Congress had gone too far in constraining the executive branch with presumptuous reforms that aimed to secure greater accountability and transparency from the White House. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Power grid limitations, construction labor shortages, and community opposition to data centers are already constraining that buildout. — Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Tuesday's vote ended with 189 voting in favor and 235 voting in opposition of constraining the president's authority. — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 June 2026

The deal focused overwhelmingly on constraining Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for gradual sanctions relief. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026

When temperatures plunge, demand for gas surges at the same time that wells, pipelines, and processing equipment can freeze, constraining supply and driving prices higher. — Julianna Larue, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026