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constrained

/kənˈstɹeɪnd/
verb
  1. To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

  2. To keep within close bounds; to confine.

  3. To reduce a result in response to limited resources.

adjective
  1. Kept within close bounds; confined.

  2. Forced; compelled.

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