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Cogent :: Cogent (p. a.) Having the power to compel conviction or move the will; constraining; conclusive; forcible; powerful; not easily reasisted.

Burst :: Burst (v. t.) To break or rend by violence, as by an overcharge or by strain or pressure, esp. from within; to force open suddenly; as, to burst a cannon; to burst a blood vessel; to burst open the doors..

Drive :: Drive (v. i.) To distrain for rent.

Manacle :: Manacle (v. t.) To put handcuffs or other fastening upon, for confining the hands; to shackle; to confine; to restrain from the use of the limbs or natural powers..

Loosen :: Loosen (v. t.) To free from restraint; to set at liberty..

Bond :: Bond (n.) The state of being bound; imprisonment; captivity, restraint..

Ranch :: Ranch (v. t.) To wrench; to tear; to sprain; to injure by violent straining or contortion.

Cramp :: Cramp (v. t.) To compress; to restrain from free action; to confine and contract; to hinder.

Incoacted :: Incoacted (a.) Not compelled; unconstrained.

Cohibit :: Cohibit (v. t.) To restrain.

Titter :: Titter (n.) A restrained laugh.

Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To hold back by force; to restrain; to repress.

Tolerate :: Tolerate (v. t.) To suffer to be, or to be done, without prohibition or hindrance; to allow or permit negatively, by not preventing; not to restrain; to put up with; as, to tolerate doubtful practices..

Curb :: Curb (v. t.) To furnish wich a curb, as a well; also, to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth..

Obstriction :: Obstriction (n.) The state of being constrained, bound, or obliged; that which constrains or obliges; obligation; bond..

Controllable :: Controllable (a.) Capable of being controlled, checked, or restrained; amenable to command..

Distrain :: Distrain (v. t.) To press heavily upon; to bear down upon with violence; hence, to constrain or compel; to bind; to distress, torment, or afflict..

Self-indulgence :: Self-indulgence (n.) Indulgence of one's appetites, desires, or inclinations; -- the opposite of self-restraint, and self-denial..

Bridler :: Bridler (n.) One who bridles; one who restrains and governs, as with a bridle..

Tension :: Tension (a.) Fig.: Extreme strain of mind or excitement of feeling; intense effort.

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