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constraint

[kuhn-streynt] / kənˈstreɪnt /
NOUN
force
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pressure restraint
STRONG
coercion compulsion driving duress goad hang-up impulsion monkey on one's back motive necessity repression spring spur suppression violence
WEAK
a must impelling no-no
Antonyms
STRONG
deterrent discouragement freedom hindrance liberty
WEAK
aggression allowance permission
NOUN
shyness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inhibition restraint
STRONG
bashfulness diffidence embarrassment hang-up humility modesty repression reservation reserve timidity
Antonyms
STRONGEST
freedom liberation
STRONG
arrogance boldness confidence pride
WEAK
aggression allowance permission
NOUN
restriction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curb hindrance restraint
STRONG
arrest captivity check circumscription confinement cramp damper detention deterrent limitation
WEAK
constrainment
Antonyms
STRONGEST
encouragement
STRONG
freedom liberation release
WEAK
aggression allowance permission

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