adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   That constricts, or is accompanied by constriction.

Adjective

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

constrictinglimitingbindingchokingconfiningconstraining

Antonyms

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expansiveliberatinglooseopen

Etymology

From constrict + -ive.