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Latitudinarian :: Latitudinarian (n.) One who is moderate in his notions, or not restrained by precise settled limits in opinion; one who indulges freedom in thinking..

Fain :: Fain (a.) Satisfied; contented; also, constrained..

Controlment :: Controlment (n.) The power or act of controlling; the state of being restrained; control; restraint; regulation; superintendence.

Uneasy :: Uneasy (a.) Not easy in manner; constrained; stiff; awkward; not graceful; as, an uneasy deportment..

Agonistical :: Agonistical (a.) Pertaining to violent contests, bodily or mental; pertaining to athletic or polemic feats; athletic; combative; hence, strained; unnatural..

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

Irrepressible :: Irrepressible (a.) Not capable of being repressed, restrained, or controlled; as, irrepressible joy; an irrepressible conflict..

Strained :: Strained (a.) Subjected to great or excessive tension; wrenched; weakened; as, strained relations between old friends..

Peg :: Peg (n.) One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained..

Moderate :: Moderate (a.) Kept within due bounds; observing reasonable limits; not excessive, extreme, violent, or rigorous; limited; restrained.

Half-strained :: Half-strained (a.) Half-bred; imperfect.

Easy :: Easy (v. t.) Free from constraint, harshness, or formality; unconstrained; smooth; as, easy manners; an easy style..

Sash :: Sash (n.) In a sawmill, the rectangular frame in which the saw is strained and by which it is carried up and down with a reciprocating motion; -- also called gate..

Chainless :: Chainless (a.) Having no chain; not restrained or fettered.

Disenchained :: Disenchained (a.) Freed from restraint; unrestrained.

Bind :: Bind (v. i.) To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction..

Independent :: Independent (a.) Expressing or indicating the feeling of independence; free; easy; bold; unconstrained; as, an independent air or manner..

Bound :: Bound (p. p. & a.) Constrained or compelled; destined; certain; -- followed by the infinitive; as, he is bound to succeed; he is bound to fail..

Ungovernable :: Ungovernable (a.) Not governable; not capable of being governed, ruled, or restrained; licentious; wild; unbridled; as, ungovernable passions..

Sotto Voce :: Sotto voce () With a restrained voice or moderate force; in an undertone.

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