Constrain and Stiffen

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Constrain verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.

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Stiffen is a synonym for constrain. In some cases you can use "Stiffen" instead a verb "Constrain".

Stiffen verb - To make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe.

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Constrain is a synonym for stiffen. Sometimes you can use "Constrain" instead a verb "Stiffen".

Nearby Words: stiff, stiffness, stiffly, stiffening

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