Constricted: meaning, definitions and examples

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constricted

 

[ kษ™nหˆstrษชktษชd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Feeling constricted describes a sensation of being restricted or confined, often leading to discomfort or unease. It can refer to physical tightness or emotional constriction.

Synonyms

confined, limited, restricted.

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Word Description / Examples
constricted

When describing something that has been made narrower or tighter, often through pressure or squeezing.

  • The snake constricted around its prey
  • The patient's airway was severely constricted
restricted

When something is controlled or regulated to prevent movement, access, or availability and often implies legal or official limitations.

  • Access to the building is restricted to authorized personnel
  • His diet was restricted due to health reasons
confined

When referring to being restricted to a certain space or area, often implying a lack of freedom to move.

  • The sick animal was confined to a small cage
  • During the lockdown, people felt confined in their homes
limited

When talking about something that is restricted in amount, extent, or number.

  • The company has limited resources
  • There are a limited number of tickets available

Examples of usage

  • I felt constricted in the small room with no windows.
  • Her constricted breathing indicated a panic attack was imminent.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To constrict means to tighten, narrow, or restrict something. It can be used in a physical sense, such as constricting blood vessels, or in a metaphorical sense, like constricting someone's freedom.

Synonyms

restrict, squeeze, tighten.

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Word Description / Examples
constricted

Use 'constricted' to describe something that has become narrow or tight, often referring to physical objects or parts of the body.

  • After eating something spicy, her throat felt constricted.
  • The snake constricted its prey, making it hard for it to breathe.
squeeze

Use 'squeeze' when referring to pressing something firmly, usually with your hands, often to extract juice or to fit something into a tight space.

  • He had to squeeze past the crowd to get to the front.
  • She squeezed the lemon to get fresh juice for her tea.
tighten

Use 'tighten' when referring to making something more secure or less loose, often related to physical objects like screws, lids, or regulations.

  • Make sure to tighten the screws to keep the shelf stable.
  • The government plans to tighten regulations on pollution control.
restrict

Use 'restrict' when talking about setting boundaries or limits, often in a figurative sense related to rules, time, or resources.

  • The new law will restrict access to certain areas of the city.
  • Parents often restrict their childrenโ€™s screen time to protect their eyes.

Examples of usage

  • The snake constricted its prey, squeezing tightly.
  • The regulations constricted our ability to innovate.

Translations

Translations of the word "constricted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น constrito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ€เคฐเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verengt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbatas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะธัะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›ciล›niฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ญใ‚ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท restreint

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ restringido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑลŸmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••์ถ•๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุฏูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรบลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรบลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—้™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omejen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรถngt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ–แƒฆแƒฃแƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™hdud

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ restringido

Etymology

The word 'constricted' comes from the verb 'constrict', which has its roots in the Latin word 'constringere', meaning 'to bind together or tie tightly'. Over time, 'constrict' evolved to 'constricted' in English, retaining its essence of tightness and restriction.

See also: constricting, constriction, constrictor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,975, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.