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constrain

[kuhn-streyn] / kənˈstreɪn /
VERB
force; restrain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bind constrict curb hold down inhibit necessitate stifle
STRONG
ban bar bridle chain check coerce compel concuss confine cork deny deprive disallow drive hog-tie immure impel imprison incarcerate intern jail make oblige pressure pressurize urge withhold
WEAK
bottle up cool off hem in hold back hold in keep lid on put half nelson on shotgun
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid allow assist encourage free help loosen release
STRONG
delay discourage dissuade halt indulge leave alone let go liberate permit repress stop

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“I think the Fed is going to be a little more constrained in terms of their ability to cut rates and cut rates as quickly or as meaningfully as people think right now.”

From Barron's

“I think the Fed is going to be a little more constrained in terms of their ability to cut rates and cut rates as quickly or as meaningfully as people think right now.”

From Barron's

“I think the Fed is going to be a little more constrained in terms of their ability to cut rates and cut rates as quickly or as meaningfully as people think right now.”

From Barron's

Silver prices have been rising in part because of constrained supply, with the world’s pureplay silver deposits mostly exhausted.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pricing moves may be constrained by global brand guidelines.

From MarketWatch

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