constraint

duress

djʊ(ə)ˈrɛs
ˈdjʊərɛs

noun

threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement.

confessions extracted under duress

coercion,compulsion,force,pressure,pressurization,intimidation,threats,constraint,enforcement,exaction,arm-twisting

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discouragements

dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒm(ə)nt

noun

a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness.

do not give in to discouragement

dispiritedness,downheartedness,dejection,depression,demoralization,disappointment,despondency,hopelessness,lack of enthusiasm,lack of confidence,pessimism,despair,gloom,gloominess,low spirits,cold feet,deterrent,disincentive,hindrance,obstacle,impediment,barrier,curb,check,damper,restraint,constraint,restriction,dissuasion,put-down,damp

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discouragement

dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒm(ə)nt

noun

a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness.

do not give in to discouragement

dispiritedness,downheartedness,dejection,depression,demoralization,disappointment,despondency,hopelessness,lack of enthusiasm,lack of confidence,pessimism,despair,gloom,gloominess,low spirits,cold feet,deterrent,disincentive,hindrance,obstacle,impediment,barrier,curb,check,damper,restraint,constraint,restriction,dissuasion,put-down,damp

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dampers

ˈdampə

noun

a person or thing that has a subduing or inhibiting effect.

there’s nothing like a swarm of bees to completely put a damper on a graduation ceremony

curb,check,restraint,restriction,limit,limitation,constraint,stricture,rein,brake,control,impediment,obstacle,hindrance,discouragement,depressant,depression,chill,pall,gloom,cloud

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damper

ˈdampə

noun

a person or thing that has a subduing or inhibiting effect.

there’s nothing like a swarm of bees to completely put a damper on a graduation ceremony

curb,check,restraint,restriction,limit,limitation,constraint,stricture,rein,brake,control,impediment,obstacle,hindrance,discouragement,depressant,depression,chill,pall,gloom,cloud

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curbs

kəːb

noun

a check or restraint on something.

plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing

restraint,restriction,check,brake,rein,control,limitation,limit,constraint,stricture,deterrent,damper,suppressant,retardant,crackdown,clampdown,trammel

verb

restrain or keep in check.

she promised she would curb her temper

restrain,hold back,keep back,hold in,repress,suppress,fight back,bite back,keep in check,check,control,keep under control,rein in,keep a tight rein on,contain,discipline,govern,bridle,tame,subdue,stifle,smother,swallow,choke back,muzzle,silence,muffle,strangle,gag,limit,put a limit on,keep within bounds,put the brakes on,slow down,retard,restrict,constrain,deter,impede,inhibit,freeze,peg,button up,keep a/the lid on,trammel

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curb

kəːb

noun

a check or restraint on something.

plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing

restraint,restriction,check,brake,rein,control,limitation,limit,constraint,stricture,deterrent,damper,suppressant,retardant,crackdown,clampdown,trammel

verb

restrain or keep in check.

she promised she would curb her temper

restrain,hold back,keep back,hold in,repress,suppress,fight back,bite back,keep in check,check,control,keep under control,rein in,keep a tight rein on,contain,discipline,govern,bridle,tame,subdue,stifle,smother,swallow,choke back,muzzle,silence,muffle,strangle,gag,limit,put a limit on,keep within bounds,put the brakes on,slow down,retard,restrict,constrain,deter,impede,inhibit,freeze,peg,button up,keep a/the lid on,trammel

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compulsions

kəmˈpʌlʃ(ə)n

noun

the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; constraint.

the payment was made under compulsion

obligation,constraint,force,coercion,duress,pressure,pressurization,enforcement,oppression,intimidation,force majeure

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compulsion

kəmˈpʌlʃ(ə)n

noun

the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; constraint.

the payment was made under compulsion

obligation,constraint,force,coercion,duress,pressure,pressurization,enforcement,oppression,intimidation,force majeure

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coercions

kəʊˈəːʃ(ə)n

noun

the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

our problem cannot be solved by any form of coercion but only by agreement

force,compulsion,constraint,duress,oppression,enforcement,harassment,intimidation,threats,insistence,demand,arm-twisting,pressure,pressurization,influence

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coercion

kəʊˈəːʃ(ə)n

noun

the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

our problem cannot be solved by any form of coercion but only by agreement

force,compulsion,constraint,duress,oppression,enforcement,harassment,intimidation,threats,insistence,demand,arm-twisting,pressure,pressurization,influence

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captivity

kapˈtɪvɪti

noun

the condition of being imprisoned or confined.

he was released after 865 days in captivity

imprisonment,confinement,internment,incarceration,custody,detention,restraint,constraint,committal,arrest,bondage,slavery,servitude,enslavement,subjugation,subjection,thraldom,thrall,duress,durance

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captivities

kapˈtɪvɪti

noun

the condition of being imprisoned or confined.

he was released after 865 days in captivity

imprisonment,confinement,internment,incarceration,custody,detention,restraint,constraint,committal,arrest,bondage,slavery,servitude,enslavement,subjugation,subjection,thraldom,thrall,duress,durance

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