contrainte

Definitions of contrainte
  1. noun
    a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
    synonyms: commande, contrôle, maîtrise
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    type of:
    rapport, relation
    an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
  2. noun
    using force to cause something to occur
    synonyms: pression
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    type of:
    cause
    the act of causing something to happen
  3. noun
    the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
    synonyms: pression
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    type of:
    sens du toucher, toucher
    the perception of tactual or proprioceptive or gut sensations
  4. noun
    discipline in personal and social activities
    synonyms: commande, contrôle
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    antonyms:
    libertinage, sans modération
    the quality of lacking restraint
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    modération
    the trait of avoiding excesses
    inhibition
    the quality of being inhibited
    modération, tempérance
    moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
    tabou
    an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
    type of:
    discipline
    the trait of being well behaved
  5. noun
    (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
    synonyms: stress, tension
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    type of:
    force
    (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
  6. noun
    the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
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    type of:
    limitation, restriction
    the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)
  7. noun
    the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
    synonyms: pression
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    types:
    compression
    applying pressure
    écrasement
    the act of crushing
    type of:
    poussée
    the act of applying force in order to move something away
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