constrain

/kən'streɪn/ verb
9 letters2 syllables11 points in Scrabble®14 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
VERB
1

To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement.

2

Compel to behave in a certain way.

“duty constrains one to act often contrary to one's desires or inclinations”

3

Severely restrict in scope or extent.

WORD FORMS
Starts withC
Ends withN
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Scrabble®11 points
Words With Friends®14 points
Double word22 points
Triple word33 points
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Pig Latinonstraincay
Starts & ends withC … N
Syllablescon · strain
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