Answer: constraining

AnswerCrossword Clue
constrainingSeverely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of
constrainingCONSTRAIN, to force, compel
constrainingCompel or force (someone) toward a particular course of action
constrainingConfine forcibly; imprison
constrainingCause to appear unnaturally forced, typically because of embarrassment
constrainingBring about (something) by compulsion