Constraint (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
A device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.