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Constrain vs Oppressive - What's the difference?

constrain | oppressive |

As a verb constrain

is to force physically, by strong persuasion or pressurizing; to compel; to oblige.

As an adjective oppressive is

burdensome or difficult to bear.

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.

    • Derived terms

    * (l)

    Related terms

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    Anagrams

    * English control verbs

    oppressive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Burdensome or difficult to bear.
    • The oppressive tax laws made it difficult to start a small company.
  • Tyrannical or exercising unjust power.
    • The oppressive land-owners kept a grip on the labourers.
  • Weighing heavily on the spirit; intense, or overwhelming
    • Will the oppressive heat of summer never end?

    Synonyms

    * (weather) humid, close