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Constrain vs Constringe - What's the difference?

constrain | constringe |

As verbs the difference between constrain and constringe

is that constrain is to force physically, by strong persuasion or pressurizing; to compel; to oblige while constringe is to constrict, to tighten.

constrain

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressurizing; to compel; to oblige.
  • To keep within close bounds; to confine.
  • To reduce a result in response to limited resources.

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    constringe

    English

    Verb

    (constring)
  • to constrict, to tighten
  • * , I.1.2.iv:
    • The emulgent draw this superfluous moisture from the blood; the two ureters convey it to the bladder, which, by reason of his site in the lower belly, is apt to receive it, having two parts, neck and bottom: the bottom holds the water, the neck is constringed with a muscle, which, as a porter, keeps the water running out against our will.

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