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Term: Contraining

Description:

Contraining is the present participle form of the verb "contrain." It refers to the act of restraining, limiting, or preventing something or someone from behaving or acting in a particular way.

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• Contraining Tools
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Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: Restraining or Limiting Actions

Example 1: The medication the patient was taking was contraining his ability to move freely.

Example 2: The strict rules contraining the students' behavior made the classroom environment more disciplined.

Sense 2: Preventing Something from Occurring

Example 1: The safety measures contraining accidents on construction sites have significantly reduced injury rates.

Example 2: The firewall on the company's computer network is contraining any unauthorized access.

Sense 3: Constricting or Restricting Physically

Example 1: The tight bandage was contraining the blood flow to the injured area.

Example 2: The shoes she was wearing were contraining her toes, causing discomfort.