Constrictive

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
That constricts, or is accompanied by constriction.

Adjective

1
restricting the scope or freedom of action wordnet
2
(of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom wordnet

Synonyms

choking confining constraining constraining constricting constricting

Etymology

From constrict + -ive.

Related phrases

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