constricted

• Décrit quelque chose de rétréci, serré ou limité dans l'espace ou l'ampleur.

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

1. Tense or StrainedB2informal

   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.

   Tendu ou contracté

   • 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.

   Synonymesanxiousedgynervousstrainedstressedtenseuneasyuptight

   Antonymescalmcomposedeasygoingrelaxedunperturbed

2. Physically Squeezed or NarrowedB2formal

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

   Rétréci, resserré

   • 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.

   Synonymescompressedconfinedconstrainedcontractedcrampednarrowedpinchedrestrictedtight

   Antonymesexpandedlooseopen

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rétrécir, comprimer ou réduire quelque chose, souvent en serrant ou en pressant.

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.

   Comprimer, resserrer

   • 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.

   Synonymescompresscontractnarrowsqueezetighten

   Antonymesdilateexpandloosenrelaxrelease

2. Restrict or limitB2formal

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

   Restreindre ou limiter

   • 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.

   Synonymescheckconfineconstraincrampcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrainrestrict

   Antonymesexpandfreeliberatelooseloosenrelease