constrain (one) from (doing something)
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To prevent or hinder one from doing something. For years, stage fright constrained me from singing in public. I think they've got a pretty unique product, so it's unfortunate that a lack of capital has constrained them from increasing production. You can't let other people's opinions constrain you from doing what you want to do!
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constrain someone from doing something
to prevent someone from doing something; to hold someone back from doing something. I hope this doesn't constrain you from trying out for the play. His handicap did not constrain him from finishing the race.
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