Forced; severely restricted (11)

I believe the answer is:

constrained

(Other definitions for constrained that I've seen before include "with shackles on" , "Awkward" , "Reticent" , "Embarrassed" , "Appearing forced" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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