Definition of "constrains" [constrains]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of constrain. (verb)

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• "Nevertheless, if having an unpopular name constrains employment opportunities or negatively affects how others perceive one, it is possible that names could have a causal effect on crime."
• "There may be a mandate that comes from the United Nations that kind of constrains what U.S. and other coalition forces can and cannot do."
• "It "constrains;" that is, it lays a force upon us, as a strong hand draws us withersoever it will."