What does "constreñir" mean in English?

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Spanish

constreñir

English

to constrain

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Alternative translations of "constreñir"

to restrict
to limit
to confine
to curb

Examples of how to use "constreñir" in Spanish

Spanish
Las normas constriñen la libertad.
English
The rules constrain freedom.
Spanish
Yo constreño mis movimientos en público.
English
I restrict my movements in public.
Spanish
Ayer constreñí mis gestos sin querer.
English
Yesterday, I unintentionally limited my gestures.
Spanish
Nosotros constreñíamos la discusión cada día.
English
We constrained the discussion every day.
Spanish
Ellos constreñirán las opciones del proyecto.
English
They will restrict the options of the project.

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Las normas constriñen la libertad.

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