Synonyms for constrained
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : kuh n-streynd |
| Phonetic Transcription : kənˈstreɪnd |
Définition of constrained
Origin :- early 14c., constreyen, from stem of Old French constreindre (Modern French contraindre) "restrain, control," from Latin constringere "to bind together, tie tightly, fetter, shackle, chain," from com- "together" (see com-) + stringere "to draw tight" (see strain (v.)). Related: Constrained; constraining.
- adj forced
- Through dinner Harriett and Robin were silent and constrained.
- Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
- "From general character," Belinda began, in a constrained voice.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- "You would say wrong, then," replied Mr. Vincent, in a constrained voice.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- The morning meal, therefore, passed off in constrained silence.
- Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
- Casanova was constrained to admit that he often played cards at the Baron's house.
- Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
- When this rehearsal was over Perrin came to me; he had an affectionate and constrained air.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- The Viceroy, constrained to enlarge him, allotted the town for his place of confinement.
- Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
- As he joined those at the table I constrained myself to serve the champagne.
- Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
- But the tyrants, not long after, were constrained to recall the same again.
- Extract from : « Selections from the Table Talk of Martin Luther » by Martin Luther
- She was constrained to watch, to conceal—to be awry, in fact.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
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