constricting

• Описывает то, что делает пространство меньше или ограничивает движение, свободу или рост.

Describes something that makes a space smaller or limits movement, freedom, or growth.

1. Restricting freedomC1formal

   Tending to limit or restrict freedom of action or expression.

   Ограничивающий свободу

   • The constricting rules of the institution stifled creativity.
   • She felt trapped in a constricting relationship.
   • The constricting environment of the small town made him want to leave.

   Synonymsconfiningconstraininglimitingrestrictive

   Antonymsfreeinglooseningrelaxing

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сужению, сжатию или уменьшению чего-либо, часто путём сдавливания или сжатия.

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

1. Squeeze or compressB2formal

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

   Сжимать или сдавливать

   • 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.

   Synonymscompresscontractnarrowsqueezetighten

   Antonymsdilateexpandloosenrelaxrelease

2. Restrict or limitB2formal

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

   Ограничивать

   • 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.

   Synonymscheckconfineconstraincrampcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrainrestrict

   Antonymsexpandfreeliberatelooseloosenrelease