constricted

Describes something that is narrowed, tight, or limited in space or scope.

ruОписывает что-то суженное, тесное или ограниченное в пространстве или масштабе.esDescribe algo estrechado, apretado o limitado en espacio o alcance.frDécrit quelque chose de rétréci, serré ou limité dans l'espace ou l'ampleur.deBeschreibt etwas, das verengt, eingeengt oder in Raum oder Umfang eingeschränkt ist; auch im übertragenen Sinn für eingeschränkte Handlungs- oder Denkfreiheit.ptDescreve algo que foi estreitado, apertado ou limitado em espaço ou escala. Pode indicar algo comprimido, reduzido ou restringido.zh描述某物在空间或规模上被收窄、紧缩或受限，也可指受到压抑或束缚的感觉。arيصف شيئًا ضيقًا أو محصورًا أو محدودًا في المكان أو النطاق، أو مضغوطًا ومقيَّدًا.

1. Tense or Strained B2 informal

   Feeling or showing tension, especially in emotional or psychological contexts; often used in some dialects to describe a state of being overly stressed or anxious.

   • He felt constricted by the pressure of the upcoming exam.
   • Her voice sounded constricted when she spoke about the accident.
   • In some dialects, they say he's feeling constricted when he's really nervous.

   ruНапряженный или скованныйesTenso o estresadofrTendu ou contractédeAngespannt oder verkrampftptTenso ou Retraídozh紧张或拘谨arمتوتر أو مشدود

   Synonyms: anxiousedgynervousstrainedstressedtenseuneasyuptight

   Antonyms: calmcomposedeasygoingrelaxedunperturbed

2. Physically Squeezed or Narrowed B2 formal

   Drawn together or compressed physically, or by extension, feeling psychologically confined or restricted.

   • The snake's body was constricted around its prey.
   • The narrow passage constricted the flow of people.
   • He felt psychologically constricted by the strict rules of the institution.

   ruСжатый или суженныйesComprimido o estrechado físicamentefrRétréci, resserrédeEingeengt oder verengtptComprimido ou estreitadozh收缩的或狭窄的arمضغوط أو مضيَّق

   Synonyms: compressedconfinedconstrainedcontractedcrampednarrowedpinchedrestrictedtight

   Antonyms: expandedlooseopen

• more constricted comparative form
• most constricted superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something narrower, tighter, or smaller, often by squeezing or compressing.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сужению, сжатию или уменьшению чего-либо, часто путём сдавливания или сжатия.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de estrechar, apretar o reducir algo, generalmente ejerciendo presión o compresión sobre ello.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rétrécir, comprimer ou réduire quelque chose, souvent en serrant ou en pressant.deVerb, das eine Verengung, Zusammenziehung oder Einschnürung von etwas bezeichnet, oft durch Druck oder Zusammenpressen. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas einzuschränken oder zu begrenzen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de estreitar, comprimir ou reduzir algo, geralmente por meio de aperto ou pressão.zh动词，表示使某物变窄、收缩或变小的动作，通常通过挤压或压缩实现，也可引申为限制或约束。arفعل يدل على تضييق الشيء أو ضغطه أو تقليصه، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك بالعصر أو الإحكام.

1. Squeeze or compress B2 formal

   To make something narrower or tighter by pressing or squeezing it.

   • The snake constricts its prey to suffocate it.
   • The tight bandage constricted the blood flow to his arm.
   • The muscles in his throat constricted, making it hard to breathe.

   ruСжимать или сдавливатьesComprimir o estrecharfrComprimer, resserrerdeZusammendrücken oder EinengenptComprimir ou apertarzh挤压或收缩arالضغط أو التضييق

   Synonyms: compresscontractnarrowsqueezetighten

   Antonyms: dilateexpandloosenrelaxrelease

2. Restrict or limit B2 formal

   To limit or restrict something, such as freedom, movement, or growth.

   • The new regulations constrict the company's ability to expand.
   • Fear can constrict your ability to make rational decisions.
   • The narrow hallway constricted the flow of people.

   ruОграничиватьesrestringir o limitarfrRestreindre ou limiterdeEinschränkenptRestringirzh限制arيُقيّد

   Synonyms: checkconfineconstraincrampcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrainrestrict

   Antonyms: expandfreeliberatelooseloosenrelease

• constricted past participle
• constricted past simple
• constricting present participle
• constricts third person singular