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constrangeu

[kõs.trɐ̃.ˈʒɛw]
verb
constrained, embarrassed, hindered (third person singular preterite of constrager)
1. to make someone feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
His inappropriate comment constrained her during the meeting.
Seu comentário inapropriado a constrangeu durante a reunião.
2. to limit or restrict someone's freedom or movement
The tight schedule constrained the project timeline.
O cronograma apertado constrangeu o prazo do projeto.
3. to force or compel someone to do something against their will
Financial difficulties constrained him to seek help.
As dificuldades financeiras o constrangeram a pedir ajuda.
Synonyms
embaraçoulimitourestringiucoagiuincômodo
Antonyms
libertoufacilitouencorajou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
constrangeu
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
constrangeu
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

constrangido de consciência (constrained by conscience)
constrangimento financeiro (financial constraint)
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