constrictive

• Qualifie ce qui tend à comprimer, restreindre ou limiter la liberté, le mouvement ou l'expression.

Describes something that tends to constrict, restrict, or limit freedom, movement, or expression.

1. Restricting freedomC1formal

   Tending to limit or restrict personal freedom or action.

   restrictif

   • The constrictive rules of the institution made innovation difficult.
   • She found the small town's social norms too constrictive.
   • Constrictive regulations can stifle creativity in the workplace.

   Synonymesconstraininglimitingrepressiverestrictivestifling

   Antonymesfreeingliberalpermissive

2. Limiting scopeC1formal

   Restricting the range or possibilities of action or thought.

   qui restreint la portée

   • The constrictive budget forced them to cancel several projects.
   • His constrictive mindset prevented him from considering new ideas.
   • The contract had constrictive clauses that limited their options.

   Synonymesconfiningconstraininglimitingrestrictive

   Antonymesbroadexpansiveliberalopenpermissiveunrestrictive