constrain
VERB
/kən'streɪn/
9 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH C
constrain is a valid 9-letter word worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3O1N1S1T1R1A1I1N1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =11 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 22TRIPLE WORD → 33
MEANING
What does constrain mean?
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
Compel to behave in a certain way.
“duty constrains one to act often contrary to one's desires or inclinations”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
Severely restrict in scope or extent.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
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Anagrams of constrain
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