Synonyms of constraints

constraints

noun

plural of constraint

1

as in restrictions

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice

put legal constraints on the board's activities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restrictions
• limitations
• restraints
• conditions
• strictures
• curbs
• prohibitions
• fetters
• exceptions
• checks
• stipulations
• circumscriptions
• strings
• qualifications
• reservations
• bans
• provisos
• proscriptions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freedoms
• latitudes

2

as in pressures

the use of power to impose one's will on another

parental constraint can take several different forms, including a denial of the approval that children usually seek from their parents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pressures
• compulsions
• violences
• intimidations
• coercions
• fears
• forces
• threats
• stresses
• strengths
• arm-twistings
• duresses
• terrors
• muscles
• menaces
• swords
• squeezes
• potencies
• mights
• browbeatings
• terrorisms
• puissances
• bulldozings
• squeeze plays
• self-wills
• strains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreements
• permissions
• approvals
• consents
• reasons
• persuasions
• suasions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of constraints

The launch reflects a growing effort to address data center power constraints by distributing computing capacity across existing sites. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

But Musk denied being responsible for imposing constraints on Kyiv's Starshield use. — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026

Amid the state’s budget constraints, funding for K-12 education is poised to be a flashpoint during the upcoming legislative session. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026

Utilities should carefully assess API readiness, integration constraints, user experience, security and AI opportunities before deciding whether replacement is necessary. — Steve Dawson, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Five said no, either because of budget constraints, uncertainty due to staff turnover, or plans to incorporate those ideas into their larger transportation plans. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Building around constraints From the outset, the duo gave themselves a set of constraints to build around. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Nov. 2026

However, preschoolers demonstrated more self-confidence and enthusiasm about the activities — particularly those without constraints or goals. — Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Surging oil prices have put pressure on global government bonds this year, as energy supply constraints in the Middle East raise concerns about a resurgence of inflation and more hawkish central bank policy. — Sean Conlon,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026