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Constrains
- verb - hold back
- restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations"
Constraint
- noun - a device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
- the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
- the state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint"
Constricts
- verb - become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted"
- squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"
Constringe
- verb - become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted"
Construals
- noun - an interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing
Constructs
- noun - an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
- create by linking linguistic units; "construct a sentence"; "construct a paragraph"
- create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts; "construct a proof"; "construct an argument"
- draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions; "construct an equilateral triangle"
- make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"
- put together out of artificial or natural components or parts; "the company fabricates plastic chairs"; "They manufacture small toys"; He manufactured a popular cereal"
- reassemble mentally; "reconstruct the events of 20 years ago"
Construing
- verb - interpret, understand
- make sense of; assign a meaning to;
Consuetude
- noun - a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law
Consulates
- noun - diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
Consulship
- noun - the post of consul