Hyphenation of constrain

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word constrain? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

con-strain

Definitions of constrain:

1.	Hold back
2.	Restrict Tighten the rules Stiffen the regulations

Synonyms of constrain:

verb	restrain, encumber, cumber, restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle
verb	stiffen, tighten, tighten up, restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle

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